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Duke Football Opts for 'Iced Out' Look at Florida State

Duke football will debut a new jersey-helmet combo for its primetime showdown against the ACC-leading Seminoles.

Matt Giles

Duke football mascot at Florida State (Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports)
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The gothic-script Duke football helmets (with the style borrowed from the Duke basketball jerseys that honor "The Brotherhood" of Blue Devils) debuted this season. The results have been mixed.

First, the Blue Devils wore the blue-lettering white version in their upset win at home over then-No. 9 Clemson in Week 1. Then, they donned the white-lettering blue version in their last-minute home loss to then-No. 11 Notre Dame when ESPN's College GameDay made its first-ever trip to Durham for football three weeks ago.

In other words, the helmets appear reserved for special occasions. And that is precisely what's in store for the Blue Devils in Tallahassee on Saturday as No. 16 Duke looks to shock the world again in primetime by defeating No. 4 Florida State for the first time in its 22 all-time tries in the series.

Duke football's account posted this week's jersey reveal on Thursday night, this time featuring the blue-gothic-script white helmet (same as in the Clemson game) but with white road jerseys, dubbing it the "Iced out" look.

Here are pics of junior running back Jaquez Moore from the jersey reveal:

And here's the creative video reveal, including snowflakes to enhance the "icy" theme:

WHO: No. 16 Duke Blue Devils (5-1, 2-0 ACC) versus No. 4 Florida State Seminoles (6-0, 4-0 ACC)

WHERE: Doak Campbell Stadium (Tallahassee, Fla.)

KICKOFF: Approximately 7:30 p.m. ET

TV: ABC (Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, and Holly Rowe on the call)

STREAM: fuboTV (start your free trial)

LISTEN: Blue Devil Sports Network from LEARFIELD, GoDuke.com

SERIES: Duke football trails the all-time series, 0-21

#16 Duke vs. #4 Florida State Prediction, Best Bets & Odds: Sat, 10/21

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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