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Duke to Avoid Arizona State Star in Sun Bowl
- Duke will face Arizona State in the Sun Bowl to cap the 2025 season, aiming for a ninth win.
- ASU star Jordyn Tyson opted out of the Sun Bowl to prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Tyson finished the season with 61 catches for 771 yards and eight touchdowns in nine games.
- Duke’s secondary has struggled, surrendering 269.2 passing yards per game this season.
- Duke’s defense will need to contend with ASU’s top receiver still on the field if Tyson were present.
- Arizona State’s season featured injuries that derailed key players, impacting bowl readiness.
- ASU quarterback Sam Leavitt was sidelined with a foot injury and entered the transfer portal.
- Duke defensive back Chandler Rivers could have faced Tyson but has shown inconsistency late in the season.
- Duke’s head coach Manny Diaz seeks improvement after a five-loss season but eyes a high note in the Sun Bowl.
- Duke defender Caleb Weaver leads with 82 tackles and intercepted a pass in the ACC title game.
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