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Sep 5, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Tulane Green Wave cornerback Shaun Nicholas (0) runs the ball against Duke Blue Devils cornerback Landan Callahan (3) during the second quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Grading Every Duke Position Group After Week 2 Win Over Illinois

Hugh Straine

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Sep 14, 2026

Sep 12, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks off the field after a 31-27 loss to the Duke Blue Devils at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema's Most Important Quotes After Illinois Football's Loss to Duke

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 13, 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

Duke's Manny Diaz Clearly Fired Up After Massive Road Victory

Hugh Straine

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Sep 13, 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

Duke Football Stock Report: 2 Risers, Fallers After Illinois Win

Hugh Straine

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Sep 13, 2026

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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

Blue Devil Brief: Eget Shines, What Road Illinois Win Means

Hugh Straine

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Sep 13, 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

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Football's Upset Loss to Duke

Pranav Hegde

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Sep 12, 2026

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

3 Glaring Problems Facing Illinois Football After a 31-27 Loss to Duke

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 12, 2026

Sep 12, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Aidan Laughery (21) tries to elude the tackle of Duke Blue Devils defensive tackle Preston Watson (95) during the first half at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Sheppard, Defensive Stops Lead Duke to Win: Biggest Takeaways

Jared Feinberg

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Sep 12, 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

Blue Devil Nation Erupts Following Massive Road Victory Over Illinois

Hugh Straine

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Sep 12, 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

Resilient Duke Football Squad Enjoys Sweet Revenge at Illinois

Matt Giles

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Sep 12, 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

3 Winners, 2 Losers From Duke Thrilling Win Over Illinois

Hugh Straine

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Sep 12, 2026

Texas quarterback Arch Manning engineered three consecutive touchdown drives to overcome a 23–3 lead against Ohio State.

College Football Week 2 Takeaways: Arch Manning Erases Ohio State Nightmares With 20-Point Fourth-Quarter Comeback

SI Staff

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Sep 13, 2026

Sep 5, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; The Duke Blue Devil before the game against the Tulane Green Wave at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

5 Duke Football Players To Watch Against Illinois

Jared Feinberg

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Sep 12, 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 Confidence Meter: How I Feel About QB Position Against Illinois

Hugh Straine

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Sep 12, 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

Announcers, TV, Preview for Duke's Week 2 Contest With Illinois

Hugh Straine

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Sep 12, 2026

Illinois coach Bret Bielema disputes a call in the first quarter of the Music City Bowl against Tennessee in an NCAA football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

ESPN's SP+ Metric Predicts Final Score of Illinois vs. Duke in Week 2

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 11, 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

Key Truth Could Arise for Duke's New-Look Pass Rush

Jared Feinberg

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Sep 11, 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

3 Matchups That Will Decide Duke’s Road Contest With Illinois

Hugh Straine

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Sep 11, 2026

Jul 17, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke head coach Manny Diaz talks with the media during interviews at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Duke Football Injury Report Ahead of Week 2 Matchup

Hugh Straine

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Sep 11, 2026

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