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Illinois vs Duke
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Illinois Fighting Illini | 2 | Series level |
 Duke Blue Devils | 2 |
Meetings since 1958: 4. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
2-2 Regular season
2-2 Last 4
28-20 Avg score
2 Longest Illinois win run
Biggest Illinois win 45-19 in 2025, a 26-point margin.
Biggest Illinois loss 27-31 in 2026, a 4-point margin.
Every Illinois vs Duke meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Duke win | Champaign | 27-31 |
| 2025 | Illinois win | Durham | 45-19 |
| 1965 | Illinois win | Champaign | 28-14 |
| 1958 | Duke win | Durham | 13-15 |
Scores from the Illinois 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 Illinois and Duke meet.
How to watch Illinois vs Duke
When Illinois and Duke 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 Illinois radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Illinois vs Duke 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 Illinois this season
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Illinois vs Duke: the essentials
Illinois Fighting Illini vs Duke Blue Devils is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the ACC (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 Illinois vs Duke head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Illinois Fighting Illini team hub, the Big Ten this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Duke against the whole conference, see Duke vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Illinois and Duke?
The series since 1958 is level at 2-2. The two programs have met 4 times on record.
How can I watch Illinois vs Duke?
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 Illinois and Duke in the same conference?
No. Illinois plays in the Big Ten. Duke plays in the ACC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.