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Texas quarterback Arch Manning struggled in his 2025 season opener at Ohio State. He’ll get a second chance at the Buckeyes in Austin on Saturday.

College Football Week 2 Watchability Guide: Conference Crossover Games Galore

Zach Koons

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Sep 11, 2026

Sep 5, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Nate Sheppard (20) runs the ball past Tulane Green Wave linebacker Chris Rodgers (4) during the first quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Grading Every Duke Football Position Group Heading Into Week 2

Hugh Straine

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Sep 11, 2026

Sep 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Matthew Bailey (7) tackles UAB Blazers running back Bam McReynolds (3) during the first half at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How to Watch: Illinois Football vs. Duke in Week 2

Jason Langendorf

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Sep 10, 2026

Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during warmups prior to a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Will Roll Past Duke in Week 2 If ...

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 10, 2026

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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

Why Week 1 Was Only Beginning for Duke's Bryce Davis

Jared Feinberg

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Sep 10, 2026

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

2 Duke Football Offensive Weapons Who Must Be More Involved

Hugh Straine

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Sep 10, 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 NFL Draft Stock Watch: Nate Sheppard Can Make Big Statement

Hugh Straine

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Sep 10, 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

3 Storylines I'm Watching in Duke Football's Matchup With Illinois

Hugh Straine

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Sep 10, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks across the field as the team arrives prior to the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025.

What Illinois vs. Duke Will Reveal About the Illini's 2026 Future

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 9, 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 Fans Should Remain Patient With Walker Eget

Hugh Straine

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Sep 9, 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 Star Nate Sheppard Sends Early-Season Message

Hugh Straine

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Sep 9, 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

Key Word Duke's Diaz Used To Describe Defense in Win

Hugh Straine

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Sep 9, 2026

Duke Blue Devils running back Nate Sheppard (20) rushed for 227 yards and 2 TDs vs. Tulane in Week 1. Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Week 1 College Football Rushing Leaders: Duke RB Nate Sheppard Has Career-Best Game

Ryan Young

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Sep 8, 2026

Sep 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Collin Dixon (17) celebrates his touchdown with teammate wide receiver Brayden Trimble (11) during the first half at Gies Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Illinois Stock Risers the Illini Will Need to Produce vs. Duke in Week 2

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 8, 2026

Sep 5, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Nate Sheppard (20) and Duke Blue Devils wide receiver Jared Richardson (17) celebrate Duke Blue Devils running back Nate Sheppard's (20) touchdown against the Tulane Green Wave during the first quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Why Duke's Sheppard Could Have Special Season After Dominant Performance

Jared Feinberg

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Sep 8, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day shakes hands with Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema following the Buckeyes' 34-16 win in the NCAA football game at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025.

How Illinois Football's Next Five Opponents Fared in Week 1

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 7, 2026

Sep 20, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks onto the field prior to the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Slips in ESPN's FPI – But Remains the Favorite vs. Duke in Week 2

Jackson Langendorf

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Sep 7, 2026

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

Three Overreactions to Duke's Week 1 Win vs. Tulane

Jared Feinberg

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Sep 7, 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 HC Manny Diaz Makes Mic-Drop Statement After Opening Win

Hugh Straine

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Sep 7, 2026

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