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Sep 5, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Nate Sheppard (20) runs the ball past the Tulane Green Wave defense during the first quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

3 Key Matchups in Duke Football's ACC Opener Against Stanford

Hugh Straine

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Sep 18, 2026

Sep 5, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz reacts during the second half against the Tulane Green Wave at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Duke Football Injury Report: Key Transfer Addition Could Make Debut

Hugh Straine

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Sep 18, 2026

Sep 5, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarter back Walker Eget (2) brings the ball back while Duke Blue Devils offensive lineman Bradley Smith (63) blocks Tulane Green Wave defensive lineman Derrick Shepard Jr. (94) during the first quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Why Duke Football Has Clearer Path to ACC Title Game

Jared Feinberg

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Sep 17, 2026

Sep 5, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Tulane Green Wave linebacker Chris Rodgers (4) is tackled by Duke Blue Devils linebacker Luke Mergott (34) and Duke Blue Devils defensive end Bryce Davis (12) at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Duke NFL Draft Stock Watch: How Bryce Davis Can Rise

Hugh Straine

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Sep 17, 2026

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Sep 12, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Walker Eget (2) hands the ball to running back CJ Campbell (0) during the second half at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How Duke's Walker Eget Silenced Doubters in Road Illinois Win

Hugh Straine

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Sep 17, 2026

Sep 12, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz watches from the sidelines during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Latest Revelation Speaks Volumes on Duke Football's Manny Diaz

Hugh Straine

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Sep 17, 2026

Arch Manning led Texas to an incredible comeback win against Ohio State in Week 2.

Heisman Watch: How Texas’s Dramatic Comeback Shakes Up Race After Week 2

Dan Lyons

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Sep 16, 2026

Sep 5, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Nate Sheppard (20) runs the ball against the Tulane Green Wave during the second quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Why Duke's Nate Sheppard Deserves To Be in Heisman Discussion

Jared Feinberg

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Sep 16, 2026

Sep 12, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Nate Sheppard (20) celebrates his second quarter touchdown with teammates against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Biggest Surprise Storylines for Duke Football After Week 2

Hugh Straine

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Sep 16, 2026

Sep 12, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Duke Blue Devils defensive end Tyshon Reed Jr. (10) and linebacker Nick Morris Jr. (7) celebrate a 31-27 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How Duke Defense Made Crucial Second-Half Adjustments Against Illinois

Hugh Straine

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Sep 16, 2026

Sep 12, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Duke Blue Devils defensive end Tyshon Reed Jr. (10) and linebacker Nick Morris Jr. (7) celebrate a 31-27 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

2 Main Takeaways From Duke Football Snap Counts vs. Illinois

Jared Feinberg

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Sep 15, 2026

Sep 12, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Pat Farrell (52) brings down Duke Blue Devils quarterback Walker Eget (2) during the first half at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Duke's Diaz Gives Walker Eget Flowers After Stellar Performance

Hugh Straine

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Sep 15, 2026

Sep 5, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarter back Walker Eget (2) hands the ball off to Duke Blue Devils running back Nate Sheppard (20) during the second quarter against the Tulane Green Wave at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Duke Football Mailbag: Nate Sheppard Leads Early Surge

Hugh Straine

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Sep 15, 2026

Sep 12, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Walker Eget (2) poses the ball during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Why Duke Football's Expectations Completely Shift After 2-0 Start

Hugh Straine

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Sep 15, 2026

Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor (1) and the Bulldogs are one of the college football programs highlighted by analyst Josh Pate as being underrated heading into Week 3.

Josh Pate Names Three Underrated College Football Programs Heading Into Week 3

Matt De Lima

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Sep 14, 2026

Texas’s comeback win over Ohio State sealed the SEC’s spot in the conference power ratings.

Forde-Yard Dash: The SEC Is Back on Top of College Football’s Power Rankings

Pat Forde

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Sep 14, 2026

Sep 12, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz watches from the sidelines during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

What Duke Football's Win Over Illinois Signals Going Forward

Jared Feinberg

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Sep 14, 2026

Sep 12, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz, left, on the sidelines against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Why Early-Season Illinois Victory Crucial for Duke Football

Hugh Straine

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Sep 14, 2026

Sep 12, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Nate Sheppard (20) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

The Elite Conversation Duke Football Star Nate Sheppard Rapidly Approaching

Hugh Straine

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Sep 14, 2026

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