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Duke vs Tennessee
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Duke Blue Devils | 12 | Tennessee leads |
 Tennessee Volunteers | 14 |
Meetings since 1931: 28, including 2 ties. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Tennessee has won the last 3 meetings.
12-14-2 Regular season
4-6 Last 10
12-16 Avg score
4 Longest Duke win run
Biggest Duke win 21-0 in 1955, a 21-point margin.
Biggest Duke loss 0-34 in 1978, a 34-point margin.
Every Duke vs Tennessee meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 6-23 |
| 1993 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 19-52 |
| 1989 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 6-28 |
| 1988 | Duke win | Knoxville | 31-26 |
| 1982 | Duke win | Knoxville | 25-24 |
| 1978 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 0-34 |
| 1976 | Duke win | Knoxville | 21-18 |
| 1973 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 17-21 |
| 1956 | Tennessee win | Durham | 20-33 |
| 1955 | Duke win | Knoxville | 21-0 |
| 1954 | Duke win | Durham | 7-6 |
| 1953 | Duke win | Knoxville | 21-7 |
| 1952 | Duke win | Durham | 7-0 |
| 1951 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 0-26 |
| 1950 | Tennessee win | Durham | 7-28 |
| 1949 | Duke win | Knoxville | 21-7 |
| 1948 | Tie | Knoxville | 7-7 |
| 1947 | Duke win | Knoxville | 19-7 |
| 1946 | Tennessee win | Durham | 7-12 |
| 1941 | Duke win | Durham | 19-0 |
| 1940 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 0-13 |
| 1937 | Tie | Knoxville | 0-0 |
| 1936 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 13-15 |
| 1935 | Duke win | Durham | 19-6 |
| 1934 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 6-14 |
| 1933 | Duke win | Durham | 10-2 |
| 1932 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 13-16 |
| 1931 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 2-25 |
Scores from the Duke perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1931.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Tennessee Volunteers lead the series since 1931, 14-12-2. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Duke and Tennessee meet.
How to watch Duke vs Tennessee
When Duke and Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee: the essentials
Duke Blue Devils vs Tennessee Volunteers is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the SEC (Power 4). Tennessee Volunteers lead the series since 1931, 14-12-2. Across 28 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Duke vs Tennessee 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 Tennessee against the whole conference, see Tennessee vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Duke and Tennessee?
Tennessee Volunteers lead the series since 1931, 14-12-2. The two programs have met 28 times on record.
How can I watch Duke vs Tennessee?
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 Tennessee in the same conference?
No. Duke plays in the ACC. Tennessee plays in the SEC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.