Duke vs. UConn football history: H2H, records and more ahead of Week 3 CFB matchupÂ
The Duke Blue Devils (2-0) and UConn Huskies (1-1) play in a non-conference Week 4 matchup on Saturday, September 14.
This meeting marks the fourth installment of the Duke-UConn series, with the Blue Devils winning the teams' contest last fall.
Both teams scored Week 2 wins, with Duke pulling off a 26-20 overtime victory against the Northwestern Wildcats. Meanwhile, UConn posted a 63-17 win over Merrimack.
Here's a look at the Duke-UConn college football series ahead of their Week 3 contest.
Who is favored to win? Duke or UConn?
The Duke Blue Devils enter this week as heavy home favorites, opening as 16.5-point favorites per, USA Today.
While the UConn Huskies enter as considerable underdogs, they are an experienced team. Led by senior quarterback Joe Fagnano and linebacker Jayden McDonald, the Huskies look to upset the Blue Devils this weekend.
Duke vs. UConn: Head-to-head
The Duke-UConn series is a newer rivalry. Their first game was played in 2004. The Huskies won the first two matchups of the series.
However, Duke has responded well lately. Last season, the Blue Devils defeated UConn 41-7. On Saturday, the Blue Devils can match UConn's two-game win streak.
Notable records in the Duke vs. UConn Football series
Duke's only win against the Huskies came last year. Yet their 34-point differential became the most significant margin of victory in the short series' history.
UConn does hold a 45-14 win over Duke in 2007. Meanwhile, The Huskies' opening matchup against their upcoming foe resulted in a 22-20 victory.
When was the last time UConn defeated Duke?
Seventeen years have passed since the Huskies defeated the Blue Devils 45-14 on September 1, 2007.