Duke football may be in a rut after starting its season 1-2, but the Blue Devils were once one of the preeminent programs in the country.
Coming in at No. 5 on our list: The wild, controversial ending on Halloween night in Durham that gave Miami a dramatic win on an eight-lateral kickoff return, sparked national conversations about officiating and left the Blue Devils searching for answers.
The Blue Devils and Fighting Illini will meet in Durham Sept. 6, 2025 before convening in Champaign, Ill., Sept. 12, 2026, Illinois announced Friday.
Because of construction on Wallace Wade Stadium, Blue Devil fans will have to get their first real glimpse of the team on ESPN3 or WatchESPN.
