Duke Blue Devils defeat Tulane Green Wave 17-3: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · Tulane Green Wave 3, Duke Blue Devils 17
The Duke Blue Devils beat the Tulane Green Wave 17-3 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Wallace Wade Stadium. The Duke Blue Devils covered the spread as 9-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 51.5, with 20 points combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 1-1.
Tulane Green Wave vs. Duke Blue Devils final score and game recap
The Duke Blue Devils led 7-0 after the first quarter and 10-0 at halftime. They outscored the Tulane Green Wave 7-3 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Kadin Semonza (Tulane Green Wave): 11/21 passing for 140 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Destyn Hill (Tulane Green Wave): 5 catches for 67 yards.
- Nate Sheppard (Duke Blue Devils): 35 carries for 227 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Walker Eget (Duke Blue Devils): 13/26 passing for 131 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
Who covered the spread in Tulane Green Wave vs. Duke Blue Devils?
The Duke Blue Devils covered the spread as 9-point favorites, winning by 14 points.
The spread opened at Duke Blue Devils -7.5 and closed at Duke Blue Devils -9.
Did Tulane Green Wave vs. Duke Blue Devils go over or under the total?
The game went under: 20 points combined against a closing total of 51.5, under by 31.5. 10 of the 20 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 51.5.
How did AiQ's Tulane Green Wave vs. Duke Blue Devils predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 1-1.
- Player props: 1-1, -$42.86 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Tulane Green Wave vs. Duke Blue Devils player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 1-1 in this game, -$42.86 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Nate Sheppard (Duke Blue Devils): under 3.5 receptions at -175, finished with 3, a win.
- Walker Eget (Duke Blue Devils): over 1.5 passing touchdowns at -185, finished with 0, a loss.
Tulane Green Wave vs. Duke Blue Devils odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Tulane Green Wave at +281 and the Duke Blue Devils at -361. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Duke Blue Devils a 75% favorite. The Duke Blue Devils won as the favorite at -361: $27.70 profit on a $100 bet.
The spread moved toward the Duke Blue Devils between the open and the close, and they covered.
Tulane Green Wave and Duke Blue Devils betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Tulane Green Wave 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
This result left the Duke Blue Devils 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
What's next for Tulane Green Wave and Duke Blue Devils?
Next for the Tulane Green Wave: the South Alabama Jaguars at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Next for the Duke Blue Devils: at the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday, September 12, 2026.