Duke Blue Devils vs. Syracuse Orange: 2025 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Duke Blue Devils defeated Syracuse Orange 38–3 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: Duke Blue Devils 38, Syracuse Orange 3.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Duke Blue Devils	9	12	6	6	38
Syracuse Orange	3	0	0	0	3

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Darian Mensah (Duke) — 253.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +8.12 EPA
• Rickie Collins (Syracuse) — 277.0 yds · -0.27 EPA/play -10.30 EPA

Rushing

• Nate Sheppard (Duke) — 168.0 yds · 2 TD +0.49 EPA
• Yasin Willis (Syracuse) — 63.0 yds +0.23 EPA
• Anderson Castle (Duke) — 42.0 yds · 1 TD +0.12 EPA

Receiving

• Johntay Cook (Syracuse) — 6 rec · 99.0 yds -0.32 EPA
• Sahmir Hagans (Duke) — 5 rec · 59.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• Emanuel Ross (Syracuse) — 5 rec · 57.0 yds +0.85 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Darian Mensah	Duke	29	75.9%	253	2	+0.28	+8.12
Rickie Collins	Syracuse	38	57.9%	277	0	-0.27	-10.30

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Duke	Syracuse
Plays	64	64
EPA / play	+0.268	-0.213
Total EPA	+17.13	-13.61
Success rate	53.1%	35.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.280	-0.271
Rush EPA / play	+0.257	-0.127
Yards	511	369

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Syracuse	5	93	-2.82	Interception
Q1	Duke	6	70	+2.73	Field goal
Q1	Syracuse	10	64	+1.79	Field goal
Q1	Duke	4	75	+5.84	Rush TD
Q1	Duke	4	19	-1.91	Ended
Q1	Syracuse	2	2	-0.67	Ended
Q2	Syracuse	6	39	-2.72	Fumble
Q2	Duke	3	61	+4.29	Pass TD
Q2	Syracuse	7	7	-1.11	Punt
Q2	Duke	12	53	+4.05	Pass TD
Q2	Syracuse	3	8	-0.53	Punt
Q2	Duke	6	49	-0.94	Missed FG
Q3	Duke	3	14	-0.70	Punt
Q3	Syracuse	1	13	-4.18	Fumble
Q3	Duke	3	-8	-3.88	Punt
Q3	Syracuse	3	5	-1.50	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Rickie Collins pass intercepted (-7.14 EPA)
2. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Punt (+5.49 EPA)
3. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Fumble (-4.18 EPA)
4. Q1 · Duke Blue Devils · Nate Sheppard rushes 49 yards for a touchdown (+3.76 EPA)
5. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Rickie Collins pass to Darrell Gill Jr. for 18 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.71 EPA)
6. Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Fumble (-3.65 EPA)
7. Q2 · Duke Blue Devils · Darian Mensah pass to Cooper Barkate for a touchdown (12 yards) (+3.58 EPA)
8. Q1 · Duke Blue Devils · Darian Mensah pass to Cooper Barkate for 21 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.1 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Duke Blue Devils controlled the final (38–3) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Darian Mensah (Duke) — 253.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Duke at 0.268 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 Syracuse Orange?

Duke Blue Devils 38, Syracuse Orange 3 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Duke Blue Devils vs Syracuse Orange?

Duke Blue Devils won with a final score of 38–3.

Where can I find the Duke Blue Devils vs Syracuse Orange box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754545.

Who led Duke Blue Devils vs Syracuse Orange in passing?

Darian Mensah (Duke) led passers with 253.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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