The Duke Blue Devils Prepare for the Sun Bowl Showdown Against Arizona State

The Duke Blue Devils are headed to the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl for a thrilling matchup against the Arizona State Sun Devils.

The 2025 Sun Bowl will take place on Wednesday, December 31, in El Paso, Texas.

The Blue Devils have earned the right to represent the ACC in this prestigious bowl game after a hard-fought season, culminating in a victory against Virginia in overtime to win the ACC title. This win was a pivotal moment for the team, securing their eighth-overall ACC title. Their victory over Virginia was an overtime win, finishing 27-20.

Despite their impressive performance, the Blue Devils were not selected for the College Football Playoff.

While Duke is not participating in the College Football Playoff, the Sun Bowl provides an excellent opportunity for the team to showcase its abilities on a national stage. The Blue Devils will face Arizona State, a formidable opponent with its own history of success in the sport.

The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl is part of an extensive bowl season, which includes 41 bowl games this year. The 2025-26 college football postseason marks the second year of the 12-team College Football Playoff era, a significant expansion from previous years. This expansion includes four first-round games leading up to the quarterfinals, ensuring that college football fans have plenty of exciting games to watch throughout the postseason.

Duke’s journey to the Sun Bowl has been well-documented, with the team overcoming various challenges throughout the season. In the regular season, the Blue Devils faced several tough opponents, including a notable win over NC State to secure their place in the ACC title game. The Blue Devils went 8-5 overall.

As the college football season concludes with the arrival of bowl season, fans worldwide are gearing up for the festivities. The 2025-26 bowl schedule is packed with exciting matchups, giving fans a diverse array of games to enjoy. The bowl season begins on December 13 and extends into January, with the Sun Bowl being one of the highlights of the postseason.