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Duke Football Announces Favorable Change to 2025 Schedule

The wait for Manny Diaz's second Duke football campaign just got a bit shorter.
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Duke football head coach Manny Diaz
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The football offseason is a long, drawn-out wait for fans to suffer through before they get to watch their favorite teams compete again. Duke football supporters are in the middle of that seven-month slog. But that wait just got a little bit shorter.

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On Tuesday, the Duke football social media accounts announced that the Blue Devils' home opener for the 2025 season has been moved up, now set for Thursday, Aug. 28, instead of the originally scheduled date of that Saturday.

The change to the season opener, which will see Duke host an in-state FCS program in the Elon Phoenix, did not come with a kickoff time or a television channel designation. Those will be revealed at a later date.

However, the scheduling news should come as both a surprise and benefit to fans, with the offseason now two days shorter before the Blue Devil faithful can once again pack into Wallace Wade Stadium to cheer on the program under second-year head coach Manny Diaz.

Duke currently has five other home games scheduled for the 2025 season, including home tilts against Illinois (Sept. 6), NC State (Sept. 20), Georgia Tech (Oct. 18), Virginia (Nov. 15) and Wake Forest (Nov. 29).

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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