Duke Blue Devils defeat Stanford Cardinal 35-7: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · NCAAF · Stanford Cardinal 7, Duke Blue Devils 35
The Duke Blue Devils beat the Stanford Cardinal 35-7 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Wallace Wade Stadium. The Duke Blue Devils covered the spread as 9.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 51.5, with 42 points combined.
Stanford Cardinal vs. Duke Blue Devils final score and game recap
Neither team had scored after the first quarter. The Duke Blue Devils led 14-7 at halftime. They outscored the Stanford Cardinal 21-0 in the second half, 14-0 in the third quarter alone.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Davis Warren (Stanford Cardinal): 18/32 passing for 151 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Micah Ford (Stanford Cardinal): 11 carries for 76 yards.
- Nate Sheppard (Duke Blue Devils): 23 carries for 154 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Walker Eget (Duke Blue Devils): 14/24 passing for 202 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
Who covered the spread in Stanford Cardinal vs. Duke Blue Devils?
The Duke Blue Devils covered the spread as 9.5-point favorites, winning by 28 points.
The spread opened and closed at Duke Blue Devils -9.5.
Did Stanford Cardinal vs. Duke Blue Devils go over or under the total?
The game went under: 42 points combined against a closing total of 51.5, under by 9.5. 21 of the 42 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 51 and closed at 51.5.
Stanford Cardinal vs. Duke Blue Devils game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half total 26.5: the under, paying -110, with 21 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: Duke Blue Devils won the first half, paying -278.
- Stanford Cardinal team total 20.5: the under, paying -125, with 7 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
- Duke Blue Devils team total 31.5: the over, paying +102, with 35 scored.
- First-half spread: Duke Blue Devils -6.5 covered, paying -110.
- First-quarter total 10.5: the under, paying -145, with 0 points scored.
Stanford Cardinal vs. Duke Blue Devils odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Stanford Cardinal at +310 and the Duke Blue Devils at -380. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Duke Blue Devils a 76% favorite. The Duke Blue Devils won as the favorite at -380: $26.32 profit on a $100 bet.
The total moved up from 51 to 51.5, and the game went under.
Stanford Cardinal and Duke Blue Devils betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Stanford Cardinal 1-2 in the 2026 regular season (1-1 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 1 time. That made it two straight losses for the Stanford Cardinal.
This result left the Duke Blue Devils 3-0 in the 2026 regular season (2-0 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times. That made it three straight wins for the Duke Blue Devils.
What's next for Stanford Cardinal and Duke Blue Devils?
Next for the Stanford Cardinal: the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Next for the Duke Blue Devils: the William & Mary Tribe at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026.