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Duke vs Illinois
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Duke Blue Devils | 2 | Series level |
 Illinois Fighting Illini | 2 |
Meetings since 1958: 4. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
2-2 Regular season
2-2 Last 4
20-28 Avg score
2 Longest Illinois win run
Biggest Duke win 31-27 in 2026, a 4-point margin.
Biggest Duke loss 19-45 in 2025, a 26-point margin.
Every Duke vs Illinois meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Duke win | Champaign | 31-27 |
| 2025 | Illinois win | Durham | 19-45 |
| 1965 | Illinois win | Champaign | 14-28 |
| 1958 | Duke win | Durham | 15-13 |
Scores from the Duke perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1958.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
The series since 1958 is level at 2-2. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Duke and Illinois meet.
How to watch Duke vs Illinois
When Duke and Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois: the essentials
Duke Blue Devils vs Illinois Fighting Illini is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the Big Ten (Power 4). The series since 1958 is level at 2-2. Across 4 meetings on record the series is level, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Duke vs Illinois 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 Illinois against the whole conference, see Illinois vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Duke and Illinois?
The series since 1958 is level at 2-2. The two programs have met 4 times on record.
How can I watch Duke vs Illinois?
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 Illinois in the same conference?
No. Duke plays in the ACC. Illinois plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.