Overview
- Both teams have arrived in El Paso, where Duke received a mariachi and Folklorico welcome after its Dec. 26 landing and fans are invited to the free Fan Fiesta on Dec. 30.
- The game starts at noon Mountain Time at Sun Bowl Stadium, which corresponds to 2 p.m. Eastern on CBS.
- Oddsmakers have installed Duke as a three-point favorite for the 92nd edition of the Sun Bowl.
- Key opt-outs are confirmed for both sides, including Duke’s Brian Parker II, Chandler Rivers and Vincent Anthony Jr., and Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson, Raleek Brown and Keyshaun Elliot.
- Duke coach Manny Diaz emphasizes that the bowl will hinge on preparation, conditioning, special teams and protecting the football after the long layoff.