Arizona State Sun Devils 39–42 Duke Blue Devils: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

Duke Blue Devils defeated Arizona State Sun Devils 42–39 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Arizona State Sun Devils 39, Duke Blue Devils 42.

Game summary

Duke Blue Devils edged Arizona State Sun Devils 42–39 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Shotgun #2 J.Sims (Arizona State) — 231.0 pass yds, +0.32 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #18 C.Barkate thrown to 00 — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
EPA edge: Arizona State (+0.100/play) vs Duke (+0.074/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Arizona State Sun Devils	12	9	6	6	39
Duke Blue Devils	12	12	6	6	42

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

ASUArizona State Sun Devils

+3OPP 37

DUKEDuke Blue Devils

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Arizona State
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Rushing touchdown
Duke
Q1TD
#Q#7 Q.Brown caught at 35
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
#7 Q.Brown caught at 35 catch for a touchdown (69 yards)
Duke
Q1TD
#C#18 C.Barkate caught at 03
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
#18 C.Barkate caught at 03 catch for a touchdown (3 yards)
Arizona State
Q1TD
#J#18 J.Moss caught at 13
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
#18 J.Moss caught at 13 catch for a touchdown (44 yards)
Duke
Q2TD
JHJeremiah Hasley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Darian Mensah pass to Jeremiah Hasley for a touchdown (14 yards)
Arizona State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Rushing touchdown
Duke
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Rushing touchdown
Arizona State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 37
Score
21-24
Field goal good from 54 yards
Duke
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-30
Rushing touchdown
Arizona State
Q3TD
#K#15 K.Anderson caught at 03
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-30
#15 K.Anderson caught at 03 catch for a touchdown (8 yards)
Arizona State
Q4TD
#M#12 M.McClain caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-30
#12 M.McClain caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (6 yards)
Duke
Q4TD
#Q#7 Q.Brown caught at 17
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-36
#7 Q.Brown caught at 17 catch for a touchdown (17 yards)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Shotgun #2 J.Sims (Arizona State) — 231.0 yds · +0.32 EPA/play +7.07 EPA
Darian Mensah (Duke) — 14.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.86 EPA/play +3.86 EPA
6) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Sims (Arizona State) — 9.0 yds · +1.56 EPA/play +1.56 EPA

Receiving

#18 C.Barkate thrown to 00 (Duke) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.05 EPA
#12 M.McClain caught at 28 (Arizona State) — 2 rec · 21.0 yds +0.44 EPA
#23 D.Robinson caught at 42 (Arizona State) — 2 rec · 5.0 yds -0.37 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shotgun #2 J.Sims	Arizona State	22	68.2%	231	0	+0.32	+7.07
Darian Mensah	Duke	1	100.0%	14	1	+3.86	+3.86
6) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Sims	Arizona State	1	100.0%	9	0	+1.56	+1.56
No Huddle-Shotgun #10 D.Mensah	Duke	22	59.1%	146	0	+0.05	+1.14
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Sims	Arizona State	14	57.1%	73	0	-0.09	-1.25
Shotgun #10 D.Mensah	Duke	28	42.9%	71	0	-0.66	-18.42

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Arizona State	Duke
Plays	79	87
EPA / play	+0.100	+0.074
Total EPA	+7.91	+6.45
Success rate	43.0%	49.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.390	-0.033
Rush EPA / play	-0.198	+0.249
Yards	561	545

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Duke	3	7	-2.27	Punt
Q1	Arizona State	9	78	+7.65	Rush TD
Q1	Duke	3	75	+6.82	Pass TD
Q1	Arizona State	5	9	-6.29	Ended
Q1	Duke	4	49	+3.83	Pass TD
Q1	Arizona State	5	75	+6.37	Pass TD
Q1	Duke	3	0	-3.27	Punt
Q1	Arizona State	10	58	-1.69	Ended
Q1	Duke	5	21	-1.08	Punt
Q2	Arizona State	6	30	-4.08	Ended
Q2	Duke	12	65	+5.00	Pass TD
Q2	Arizona State	6	75	+5.96	Rush TD
Q2	Duke	5	29	+3.03	Rush TD
Q2	Arizona State	4	1	-0.24	Ended
Q2	Arizona State	5	24	-0.48	Field goal
Q2	Duke	5	29	-1.52	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Duke Blue Devils · #7 Q.Brown caught at 35 catch for a touchdown (69 yards) (+7.04 EPA)
Q1 · Arizona State Sun Devils · No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Sims pass to #18 J.Moss caught at 29 for 51 yards (3rd & 13) (+6.15 EPA)
Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Shotgun #10 D.Mensah to #18 C.Barkate thrown to 00 broken up by #15 N.Green — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-5.83 EPA)
Q3 · Arizona State Sun Devils · Shotgun #2 J.Sims pass to #23 D.Robinson caught at 28 for 68 yards (2nd & 11) (+5.79 EPA)
Q3 · Arizona State Sun Devils · Rush (1st & 10) (-4.92 EPA)
Q1 · Duke Blue Devils · No Huddle-Shotgun #10 D.Mensah pass to #7 Q.Brown caught at 06 for 46 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.85 EPA)
Q2 · Arizona State Sun Devils · Rushing touchdown (+4.82 EPA)
Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Shotgun #10 D.Mensah pass to #18 C.Barkate caught at 40 for 15 yards (4th & 5) (+4.09 EPA)

Key takeaways

Duke Blue Devils controlled the final (42–39) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Shotgun #2 J.Sims (Arizona State) — 231.0 yds.
EPA edge: Arizona State at 0.1 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Arizona State Sun Devils vs Duke Blue Devils?

Arizona State Sun Devils 39, Duke Blue Devils 42 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Arizona State Sun Devils vs Duke Blue Devils?

Duke Blue Devils won with a final score of 39–42.

Where can I find the Arizona State Sun Devils vs Duke Blue Devils box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401778329.

Who led Arizona State Sun Devils vs Duke Blue Devils in passing?

Shotgun #2 J.Sims (Arizona State) led passers with 231.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Arizona State Sun Devils at Duke Blue Devils in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.