The Duke football program put together its most dominant outing of the 2025 season so far, destroying Syracuse on the road 38-3. Quarterback Darian Mensah threw for 268 yards and two touchdowns, and the Blue Devils' ACC Championship window is opening more and more by the week. Duke now sits at the top of the conference standings at 2-0, one of three ACC squads that are 2-0 to begin conference play. The betting markets still don't view the Blue Devils as a major threat, despite their back-to-back victories. However, with an easier conference schedule than many other teams, Duke is now a legitimate contender for the ACC crown.
ACC Championship door opening as Duke football rises to top of conference standings
