College football is back, and the Duke Blue Devils open their 2025 season at home against the Elon Phoenix. It's a familiar ACC vs. CAA matchup, with Elon stepping into Wallace Wade Stadium looking to shock a Power 5 program.
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Date: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Channel: ESPN
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Duke enters the year with expectations of building off recent progress in the ACC. The Blue Devils will aim to showcase their offensive balance behind a physical ground game and a defense that has the potential to set the tone early. Meanwhile, for Elon, this game is about the opportunity of a Power 5 program in the ACC as a measuring stick and a chance to gain confidence before diving into