Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Prep Underway in Durham

Head coach Manny Diaz walks and observes during a spring football practice.

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Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Prep Underway in Durham

12/18/2025 4:20:00 PM | Football

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DURHAM, N.C. – After a week off for exams, the Duke football team's 2025 practice schedule is back in gear as the Blue Devils will play in a bowl game for the 10th time in 13 seasons. Duke has one week's worth of workouts on campus before heading to El Paso, Texas, for the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on Wednesday, December 31.

Head coach Manny Diaz met with the media to discuss bowl practices and the matchup with Arizona State, which will be a rematch of the 2014 Sun Bowl.

Kickoff from Sun Bowl Stadium is set for 2 p.m., and the game will be televised live by CBS. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets from the Duke allotment on GoDuke.com by clicking HERE. For complete bowl information including tickets, travel, and events, please visit goduke.com/bowlcentral.

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