Duke Blue Devils vs. Tulane Green Wave: 2025 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Tulane Green Wave defeated Duke Blue Devils 34–27 in Week 3, 2025. Final score: Duke Blue Devils 27, Tulane Green Wave 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Duke Blue Devils	0	9	6	9	27
Tulane Green Wave	12	9	6	3	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Darian Mensah (Duke) — 322.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +8.58 EPA
• Jake Retzlaff (Tulane) — 243.0 yds · +0.29 EPA/play +6.92 EPA
• Brendan Sullivan (Tulane) — 25.0 yds · +1.52 EPA/play +3.03 EPA

Rushing

• Jake Retzlaff (Tulane) — 113.0 yds · 4 TD +0.25 EPA
• Jaquez Moore (Duke) — 41.0 yds -0.34 EPA
• Javin Gordon (Tulane) — 18.0 yds -0.46 EPA

Receiving

• Que'Sean Brown (Duke) — 6 rec · 96.0 yds +0.49 EPA
• Cooper Barkate (Duke) — 5 rec · 67.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• Anderson Castle (Duke) — 6 rec · 37.0 yds +0.00 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Darian Mensah	Duke	52	57.7%	322	3	+0.17	+8.58
Jake Retzlaff	Tulane	24	62.5%	243	0	+0.29	+6.92
Brendan Sullivan	Tulane	2	100.0%	25	0	+1.52	+3.03

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Duke	Tulane
Plays	77	62
EPA / play	+0.039	+0.083
Total EPA	+3.00	+5.17
Success rate	41.6%	37.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.165	+0.383
Rush EPA / play	-0.223	-0.133
Yards	479	423

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Duke	3	1	-3.19	Punt
Q1	Tulane	6	64	+5.14	Rush TD
Q1	Duke	5	44	-0.52	Missed FG
Q1	Tulane	9	71	+5.19	Rush TD
Q1	Duke	8	64	+1.57	Field goal
Q2	Tulane	3	6	-2.38	Punt
Q2	Duke	11	44	-6.11	Fumble
Q2	Tulane	6	61	+4.37	Rush TD
Q2	Duke	3	11	-2.57	Interception
Q2	Tulane	4	25	-0.77	Field goal
Q2	Duke	8	73	+6.52	Pass TD
Q2	Tulane	4	28	-3.38	Fumble
Q3	Duke	5	42	+4.23	Pass TD
Q3	Tulane	11	75	+5.55	Rush TD
Q3	Duke	5	51	+0.71	Ended
Q3	Tulane	7	77	+2.62	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Duke Blue Devils · Darian Mensah pass to Sahmir Hagans for a touchdown (29 yards) (+5.48 EPA)
2. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Blocked Field Goal (41 yards) (-5.12 EPA)
3. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Darian Mensah pass to Cooper Barkate for 24 yards (4th & 13) (+4.31 EPA)
4. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Penalty (4th & 3) (+3.92 EPA)
5. Q3 · Tulane Green Wave · Jake Retzlaff pass to Shazz Preston for 63 yards (1st & 10) (+3.63 EPA)
6. Q4 · Tulane Green Wave · Penalty (4th & 9) (+3.58 EPA)
7. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Darian Mensah to Que'Sean Brown — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.23 EPA)
8. Q4 · Tulane Green Wave · Jake Retzlaff rushes for a loss of 2 yards (4th & 1) (-3.19 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Tulane Green Wave controlled the final (34–27) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Darian Mensah (Duke) — 322.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Tulane at 0.083 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 Duke Blue Devils vs Tulane Green Wave?

Duke Blue Devils 27, Tulane Green Wave 34 in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Duke Blue Devils vs Tulane Green Wave?

Tulane Green Wave won with a final score of 27–34.

Where can I find the Duke Blue Devils vs Tulane Green Wave box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754534.

Who led Duke Blue Devils vs Tulane Green Wave in passing?

Darian Mensah (Duke) led passers with 322.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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