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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

Stock Up, Stock Down Report: Duke Football Wide Receiver Room

Hugh Straine

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Sep 6, 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

Blue Devil Brief: Sheppard Shines, Starting QB Potentially in Question

Hugh Straine

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Sep 6, 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

2 Duke Football Sophomores Who Raised Stock Against Tulane

Hugh Straine

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Sep 6, 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

Sheppard's Career Day Leads Duke Past Tulane: Biggest Takeaways

Jared Feinberg

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Sep 5, 2026

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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

Duke Football Fans Erupt Following Nate Sheppard's Unreal Opener

Hugh Straine

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Sep 5, 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

3 Winners, 2 Losers From Duke Football Sloppy Opening Win

Hugh Straine

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Sep 10, 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

Duke Football Star Nate Sheppard Powers Blue Devils to Win Over Tulane

Matt Giles

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Sep 5, 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

Key Duke Football Weapon Ruled Out Just Before Opening Kickoff

Hugh Straine

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Sep 5, 2026

Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Cavaliers wide receiver Eli Wood (82) scores a touchdown to tie the score near the end of the 4th quarter as Duke Blue Devils cornerback Landan Callahan (21) defends during the ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Duke Confidence Meter: How I Feel About Secondary Against Tulane

Hugh Straine

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Sep 5, 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

5 Duke Football Players To Watch vs. Tulane

Jared Feinberg

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Sep 5, 2026

Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Nate Sheppard (20) receives a hand off 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

Announcers, TV, Radio, Preview for Duke's Week 1 Matchup With Tulane

Hugh Straine

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Sep 5, 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.

3 Matchups To Watch in Duke Football's Opener vs. Tulane

Hugh Straine

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Sep 5, 2026

Washington coach Jedd Fitch could be one of the major names on the move as the 2026 season plays out. (Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)

3 Coaches Who Could Be Candidates for the Next Major College Football Job

Joe Cox

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Sep 4, 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 Football Biggest ACC Wild Card Again in 2026

Jared Feinberg

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Sep 4, 2026

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

4 High-Profile Blue Devils Who Will Be Key to Success

Hugh Straine

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Sep 4, 2026

Oct 26, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils cornerback Kimari Robinson (5) and defensive tackle Aaron Hall (99) celebrate during the second half of the game against Southern Methodist Mustangs at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

What Duke DC Jonathan Patke 'Looking Forward To' From Secondary

Hugh Straine

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Sep 4, 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.

Biggest Duke Football Camp Disappointment(s) and Why It Matters

Jared Feinberg

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Sep 3, 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

One Position Duke Football Could Be Set at Long-Term

Hugh Straine

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Sep 3, 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

2 Duke Football Freshmen Who Could See Time in Week 1

Hugh Straine

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Sep 3, 2026

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