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Nov 15, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz reacts during the third quarter against the Virginia Cavaliers at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Duke Football 2026 Top 30 Players: No. 27

Hugh Straine

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Jun 20, 2026

Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Nate Sheppard (20) runs the ball for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Virginia Cavaliers during the 2025 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Why Duke’s Nate Sheppard Running Back To Watch Next Season

Justin Backer

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Jun 19, 2026

Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz lifts the ACC trophy with offensive lineman Justin Pickett (77) and defensive tackle Aaron Hall (99) after defeating the Virginia Cavaliers at the 2025 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Duke Football 2026 Top 30 Players: No. 28

Hugh Straine

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Jun 18, 2026

Aug 29, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte 49ers wide receiver Javen Nicholas (5) runs for yards after catch defended by Appalachian State Mountaineers defensive back Ethan Johnson (2) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Duke Football Film Review: What Javen Nicholas Brings to Table

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 18, 2026

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Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz takes questions after the game against the Virginia Cavaliers during the 2025 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

One Reason Duke Football Can Beat ACC’s Best in 2026

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 17, 2026

Nov 29, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz looks on against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the fourth quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

EXCLUSIVE: 2028 3-Star RB Target Talks Duke Football Offer

Hugh Straine

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Jun 17, 2026

Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz looks on after the game against the Virginia Cavaliers during the 2025 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Duke Football 2026 Top 30 Players: No. 29

Hugh Straine

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Jun 16, 2026

Sep 6, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz during the fourth quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for 2026 Duke Football Freshmen

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 15, 2026

Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz celebrates defeating the Virginia Cavaliers during the 2025 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

How Successful 2026 Changes Duke Football's Future

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 14, 2026

Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz lifts the ACC trophy with offensive lineman Justin Pickett (77) and defensive tackle Aaron Hall (99) after defeating the Virginia Cavaliers at the 2025 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Four Duke Football Stars Gaining Recognition in Preseason

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 16, 2026

Nov 29, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose State Spartans quarterback Walker Eget (5) looks for a pass against the Stanford Cardinal in the fourth quarter at CEFCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

3 Duke Football Players With Most To Prove in 2026

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 12, 2026

Manny Diaz, head football coach at Duke, celebrates a 42-29 win with his team against Arizona State in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.

Where Duke Stands Amongst Power Conference Schools

Justin Backer

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Jun 11, 2026

Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz celebrates defeating the Virginia Cavaliers during the 2025 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Duke Football 2026 Top 30 Countdown: No. 30 WR Jaivon Solomon

Hugh Straine

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Jun 11, 2026

Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz looks on during warm ups prior to the the 2025 ACC Championship game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Analyzing Best, Worst-Case Scenario for 2026 Duke Defense

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 11, 2026

Duke Blue Devils tight end Jeremiah Hasley (85) catches a pass Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, during the NCAA football game against the Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.

Best (And Worst) Case Scenario for Duke's 2026 Offense

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 10, 2026

Expectations are sky high after a dominant 2025 season for this transfer ACC quarterback.

NFL Executive Projects $10 Million College Football QB as 2027 First-Round Pick

Matt De Lima

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Jun 9, 2026

Jan 2, 2025; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz looks on against the Mississippi Rebels in the second quarter during the Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Three Worst-Case Scenarios for 2026 Duke Football

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 9, 2026

Sep 27, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz on the sidelines in the second quarter game against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Expectations for Top Duke 2025 Football Recruits

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 8, 2026

Nov 30, 2024; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz on the sideline during the second half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Duke's Young Pass Rush Could Be the Shining Light of the 2026 Season

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 7, 2026

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