EL PASO — Arizona State finally knows who it will face in the 92nd annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, with a rematch of the 2014 meeting in El Paso.
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Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils defensive lineman Ian Shewell (52) against the Arizona Wildcats during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Sun Devils will take on ACC Champion Duke, marking ASU’s eighth appearance in the Sun Bowl, more than any other bowl in program history.
The matchup carries national weight. Arizona State is seeking one more win to cap an up-and-down season. At the same time, the Blue Devils, fresh off their overtime ACC Championship victory over Virginia, have a chance to cement their breakthrough year.
Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils tight end Jake Taylor (15) celebrates defeating the Virginia Cavaliers during the 2025 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Duke enters the bowl at 8-5, showing it is battle-tested after knocking off a 10-3 Cavaliers team. ASU, meanwhile, holds a 4-2-1 record in the Sun Bowl.
Arizona State and Duke will also revisit their 2014 showdown, when the Sun Devils earned a 36-31 win sealed by a late interception.
Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils offensive lineman Justin Pickett (77) and Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz hoist the championship trophy during the 2025 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
The Blue Devils arrive with the confidence of a conference title. The Sun Devils see the bowl as an opportunity for redemption and closure, with a chance to finish strong, honor their seniors and give fans one final win to remember.
As 2025 winds down, all eyes will be on El Paso to see which program prevails in the battle of the Devils.
The Sun Devils are headed to El Paso!
Arizona State will face Duke on December 31st in the @TonyTheTigerSB pic.twitter.com/kQZFGP5UM5
— Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) December 7, 2025
ASU and Duke face off in the Sun Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 12 p.m. MST.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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