Elon Phoenix vs. Duke Blue Devils: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Duke Blue Devils defeated Elon Phoenix 45–17 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Elon Phoenix 17, Duke Blue Devils 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Elon Phoenix	0	9	0	12	17
Duke Blue Devils	3	6	12	12	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Darian Mensah (Duke) — 378.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.55 EPA/play +19.71 EPA
• Marco Lainez (Elon) — 11.0 yds · +0.28 EPA/play +0.57 EPA
• Landen Clark (Elon) — 102.0 yds · -0.21 EPA/play -3.92 EPA

Rushing

• Landen Clark (Elon) — 74.0 yds · 1 TD +0.47 EPA
• TJ Thomas Jr. (Elon) — 46.0 yds -0.01 EPA
• Jaquez Moore (Duke) — 44.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA

Receiving

• Cooper Barkate (Duke) — 5 rec · 117.0 yds +0.86 EPA
• Que'Sean Brown (Duke) — 6 rec · 93.0 yds +0.72 EPA
• Sahmir Hagans (Duke) — 5 rec · 54.0 yds +0.71 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Darian Mensah	Duke	36	75.0%	378	3	+0.55	+19.71
Marco Lainez	Elon	2	50.0%	11	0	+0.28	+0.57
Landen Clark	Elon	19	52.6%	102	0	-0.21	-3.92

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Elon	Duke
Plays	61	59
EPA / play	+0.003	+0.439
Total EPA	+0.20	+25.89
Success rate	34.4%	52.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.160	+0.547
Rush EPA / play	+0.089	+0.269
Yards	289	548

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Elon	3	0	-2.90	Punt
Q1	Duke	4	35	-0.71	Missed FG
Q1	Elon	3	-2	-3.55	Punt
Q1	Duke	3	11	-0.83	Punt
Q1	Elon	5	19	-2.03	Punt
Q1	Duke	12	72	+2.37	Field goal
Q1	Elon	11	75	+3.48	Field goal
Q2	Duke	4	75	+5.79	Rush TD
Q2	Elon	9	75	+6.20	Rush TD
Q2	Duke	5	56	-1.47	Fumble
Q2	Elon	3	-4	-0.84	Ended
Q2	Duke	11	89	+5.58	Pass TD
Q3	Elon	3	3	-3.00	Punt
Q3	Duke	8	88	+6.74	Pass TD
Q3	Elon	12	80	+7.48	Rush TD
Q4	Duke	5	80	+5.77	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Elon Phoenix · TJ Thomas Jr. rushes for 44 yards (3rd & 20) (+5.76 EPA)
2. Q4 · Elon Phoenix · Punt return touchdown (-4.89 EPA)
3. Q1 · Duke Blue Devils · Darian Mensah pass to Que'Sean Brown for 25 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.17 EPA)
4. Q4 · Elon Phoenix · Landyn Backey rushes 3 yards for a touchdown (+3.92 EPA)
5. Q2 · Duke Blue Devils · Fumble (-3.92 EPA)
6. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Peyton Jones rushes 5 yards for a touchdown (+3.68 EPA)
7. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Darian Mensah pass to Cooper Barkate for 17 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.68 EPA)
8. Q2 · Duke Blue Devils · Jaquez Moore rushes 32 yards for a touchdown (+3.64 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Duke Blue Devils controlled the final (45–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Darian Mensah (Duke) — 378.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Duke at 0.439 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Elon Phoenix vs Duke Blue Devils?

Elon Phoenix 17, Duke Blue Devils 45 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Elon Phoenix vs Duke Blue Devils?

Duke Blue Devils won with a final score of 17–45.

Where can I find the Elon Phoenix vs Duke Blue Devils box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754517.

Who led Elon Phoenix vs Duke Blue Devils in passing?

Darian Mensah (Duke) led passers with 378.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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