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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

Why Star Duke Running Back Poised for Breakout Year

Luke Joseph

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May 9, 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

Why Duke's Manny Diaz Is Top Coach in ACC

Jared Feinberg

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May 9, 2026

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

Why Duke Football Poised To Make Another Bowl Run

Luke Joseph

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May 7, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Nate Sheppard (20) scores during the second half at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images

Why Duke Football Shouldn't Sleep on UNC in 2026

Jared Feinberg

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May 7, 2026

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Manny Diaz, head football coach at Duke, shouts during the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl against Arizona State at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.

Best and Worst Case Scenarios for Duke in 2026

Hugh Straine

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May 6, 2026

Nov 30, 2024; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils defensive tackle Preston Watson (95) tries to elude Wake Forest Demon Deacons offensive lineman Erik Russell (72) during the first half at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Duke Must Find Aaron Hall Replacement at Defensive Tackle

Jared Feinberg

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May 6, 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 Lacking Momentum After Several Detrimental Departures

Luke Joseph

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May 6, 2026

Nov 29, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils linebacker Luke Mergott (34) reacts after recovering a fumble against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the fourth quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Why Duke Linebackers Could be Strength of Defense in 2026

Jared Feinberg

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May 5, 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 Pursuing Intriguing 2027 OL Prospect

Luke Joseph

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May 5, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils tight end Jeremiah Hasley (85) scores a touchdown during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images

Why Duke's Offense Has True Security Blanket at Tight End

Jared Feinberg

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May 4, 2026

Penn's Jared Richardson gets the Quakers on the board with a 18-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter at Delaware Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.

How Duke’s Two Wide Receiver Transfers Can Make Difference

Jared Feinberg

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May 3, 2026

Nov 1, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; SMU Mustangs quarterback Kevin Jennings (7) is sacked by Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Marquise Lightfoot (12) during the second quarter at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Josh Pate Projects Major QB Upgrade for ACC Giant After $10 Million Move

Tucker Harlin

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May 2, 2026

Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz high-fives players Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, during the NCAA football game against the Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.

Manny Diaz's 3 Biggest Priorities for Duke After NFL Draft

Jared Feinberg

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May 2, 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

1 Duke Prospect Who Will Be Future First-Round Pick

Jared Feinberg

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May 1, 2026

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Duke defensive back Chandler Rivers (DB28) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

What Chandler Rivers Potentially Starting for Baltimore Means for Duke

Luke Joseph

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May 1, 2026

Manny Diaz, head football coach at Duke, shouts during the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl against Arizona State at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.

One Freshman Duke Will Have To Lean On After NFL Draft

Luke Joseph

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Apr 30, 2026

Nov 8, 2025; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz on the field before the start of the game against the UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Biggest Duke Football Winners After NFL Draft

Jared Feinberg

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Apr 30, 2026

Sep 20, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz interacts with safety Ma'khi Jones (26) during the first quarter against the NC State Wolfpack at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

3 Remaining Duke Players Who Will Define Season After NFL Draft Losses

Jared Feinberg

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Apr 29, 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

One Duke Transfer Who Will Help Ease NFL Draft Losses — and One Who Won't

Jared Feinberg

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Apr 28, 2026

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