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Duke vs Cincinnati
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Duke Blue Devils | 0 | Cincinnati leads |
 Cincinnati Bearcats | 1 |
Meetings since 2012: 1. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
0-0 Regular season
0-1 Postseason
0-1 Last 1
34-48 Avg score
1 Longest Cincinnati win run
Biggest Duke loss 34-48 in 2012 (postseason), a 14-point margin.
Every Duke vs Cincinnati meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 * | Cincinnati win | Neutral | 34-48 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Duke perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2012.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Cincinnati Bearcats lead the series since 2012, 1-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Duke and Cincinnati meet.
How to watch Duke vs Cincinnati
When Duke and Cincinnati are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Duke radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Duke vs Cincinnati time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Duke this season
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Duke vs Cincinnati: the essentials
Duke Blue Devils vs Cincinnati Bearcats is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the Big 12 (Power 4). Cincinnati Bearcats lead the series since 2012, 1-0. Across 1 meeting on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Duke vs Cincinnati head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Duke Blue Devils team hub, the ACC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Cincinnati against the whole conference, see Cincinnati vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Duke and Cincinnati?
Cincinnati Bearcats lead the series since 2012, 1-0. The two programs have met 1 time on record.
How can I watch Duke vs Cincinnati?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Duke and Cincinnati in the same conference?
No. Duke plays in the ACC. Cincinnati plays in the Big 12 (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.