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Duke Dominates FSU Ahead of January Showdown

1/4/2026

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Duke Faces Florida State

The Duke Blue Devils (Duke University) will face the Florida State Seminoles (Florida State University) January 3, 2026, at 3:45 p.m. ET Tallahassee.
Duke stands 12-1 overall, 1-0 ACC, after beating Georgia Tech 85-79.
Florida State is 7-7, 0-1, after losing to North Carolina 79-66.
Duke's Cameron Boozer leads with 23.5 points and 10.2 rebounds per game.
Florida State relies on three-point shooting, yet makes only 31.3% from deep.

Summary

Duke Battles Arizona State

Duke University and Arizona State University will play in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on January 3, 2026.
Duke University enters as ACC champion with an 8-5 record after defeating Virginia.
Arizona State University is 8-4 and seeks to win 20 games over two seasons for the first time since 2013-14.
Darian Mensah, the quarterback for Duke University, ranks among the top in yards and touchdowns.

History

Historical Context

The 1982 NCAA Basketball Championship marked a turning point in college sports, as the North Carolina Tar Heels, led by coach Dean Smith, secured their second national title by defeating Georgetown 63–62. This victory, featuring star freshman Michael Jordan, underscored the Atlantic Coast Conference's growing prominence. Today, rivalries like those with Duke University continue to shape the competitive landscape of college basketball.

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Duke Faces Florida State

The Duke Blue Devils (Duke University) will face the Florida State Seminoles (Florida State University) January 3, 2026, at 3:45 p.m. ET Tallahassee.
Duke stands 12-1 overall, 1-0 ACC, after beating Georgia Tech 85-79.
Florida State is 7-7, 0-1, after losing to North Carolina 79-66.
Duke's Cameron Boozer leads with 23.5 points and 10.2 rebounds per game.
Florida State relies on three-point shooting, yet makes only 31.3% from deep.

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