Duke Is Hosting Stanford Saturday Afternoon In Durham
Duke, Stanford are in two different time zones!
Duke is in the Eastern Time while Stanford is in Pacific Time!
Duke is hosting Stanford Saturday afternoon in Durham!
Duke, Stanford are both members of the Atlantic Coast Conference!
Duke is playing their Atlantic Coast Conference game while Stanford has already played an Atlantic Coast Conference game in 2026 season!
Duke comes into the game with Stanford with record of 2-0 because they’ve won the first two games they’ve played of 2026 season including 31-27 win at Illinois on Saturday September 12, 2026 where Nate Sheppard who is a sophomore running back for Duke had 35 carries for 227 yards on Saturday September 5, 2026 in Duke’s 17-3 win over Tulane in Durham.
Nate Sheppard picked up right where he left off this time helping Duke come back to win 31-27 following Duke trailing Illinois 24-21 at halftime Saturday September 12, 2026 scoring three touchdowns. Nate Sheppard ran for 2 yard run Cosme Salas kicked, made extra point getting Duke within 14-17 with 7:05pm remaining the 2nd quarter before yet again in the quarter with 38 seconds remaining in 2nd quarter getting within 21-24. In the 3rd quarter Duke Nate Sheppard caught 3 yard pass from Quarterback Walker Eget for touchdown giving Duke 28-24 lead . Though, Nate Sheppard wasn’t the only one to contribute offensively as Cosme Salas kicked made 39 yard field goal in 4th quarter making final score 31-27 Duke.
Following Duke coming back to win 31-27 because Nate Sheppard scored three touchdowns Head Coach Manny Diaz shared his thoughts by saying at halftime sometimes you have to have adjustments about doing something different just doing something better . that was a huge part of the game we kind of took control after that. There might have been a bit different but mainly was just better than I thought. A big part of it was stop playing with fear . We’re giving them too much space to much credit . They’re really good but we’re tentative and I felt like we just cut loose and let go in the second half.
According to Chip Alexander News & Observer article https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article317150659.html
Unlike Duke who has yet to lose in 2026 season I can’t say the same for Stanford who is coming off a bye week is coming a 45-6 loss to Miami Friday September 4, 2026 in Stanford California because offensively they only kicked, two field goals as Emmett Kenney kicked made 30 yard field goal at the time making 7-3 Miami in 1st quarter Emmett then kicked, made 24 yard field in 2nd quarter at the time making score 28-6 Miami.
Following Stanford’s 28-6 loss to Miami Head Coach Travita Pritchard shared his thoughts by saying We got down in the red zone a couple times . We got to finish . I think that’s what that spoke to we got to find consistency we gotta finish in the end zone.
According to ESPN App
Kickoff is set for 4:00pm Eastern Time 1:00pm Pacific Time from Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium!
The game is going to televised on CW Network with Thom Brennaman, Jason Cabinda, Wes Bryant commentating!
Thom Brennaman is a veteran broadcaster who currently serves as lead play-by-play announcer for The CW’s “CW Football Saturday,” calling games featuring teams from the ACC and Pac-12 conferences alongside booth analyst Max Browne and sideline reporter Treavor Scales.
Prior to The CW, Brennaman spent 26 years at Fox Sports calling the network’s marquee NFL and MLB games, including numerous postseason and World Series matchups. Brennaman also served as Fox’s lead play-by-play announcer for the Bowl Championship Series, including the BCS National Championship Game, Fiesta Bowl, Sugar Bowl and Orange Bowl.
Brennaman’s other broadcast credits including lead play-by-play announcer for Chatterbox Sports and as the television voice for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds.
Legend Agency is proud to announce that client Jason Cabinda, has been named a game analyst for CW Sports’ coverage of Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) football for the 2026 season. The role marks the next step in Cabinda’s fast-growing media career and puts him in the booth for one of college football’s premier conferences, bringing his signature blend of football knowledge, energy, and authenticity to fans each week.
Cabinda’s playing career was defined by rare versatility, suiting up as both a fullback on offense and a linebacker on defense during his time in the NFL — a dual-threat background that gives him a distinctive vantage point as an analyst. Since retiring from the field, he has built real momentum in sports media, previously serving as a host on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” and as a contributor on CBS Sports HQ’s “GameDay Recap.” He is also a three-time attendee of the NFL Sports Media Bootcamp, a program dedicated to developing former players into top-tier broadcasters.
“Jason has put in the work to make this moment possible,” said his agent Pat Capra. “Since leaving the playing field Jason has dedicated himself to a broadcast career, he’s approached every opportunity with the same discipline and preparation that made him a standout player. This ACC role is a natural next step, and we’re excited to watch him grow.”
According to https://chaseyourlegend.com/2026/07/jason-cabinda-named-game-analyst-for-cw-sports-acc-footb