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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 Has Intriguing Idea To Level Playing Field

Hugh Straine

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Oct 17, 2026

Duke football head coach Manny Diaz in Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Son of NFL Legend Announces Duke Football Visit for UNC Game

Matt Giles

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Oct 16, 2026

Alabama and Tennessee wore their home crimson and orange uniforms, respectively, for the Third Saturday in October decades ago. The tradition will return for the 2026 and ’27 games.

Alabama, Tennessee Will Both Wear Home Jerseys Saturday. These Nine Rivalries Should Follow Suit.

Dan Lyons

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Oct 16, 2026

Nov 30, 2013; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils tight end Braxton Deaver (89) and linebacker Kyler Brown (56) and guard Dave Harding (74) and wide receiver Max McCaffrey (87) and wide receiver Brandon Braxton (5) and safety Christian Conway (36) ring the victory bell after the game. The Blue Devils defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels 27-25 at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

How Duke Football Can Overcome Adversity Against Hot UNC

Jared Feinberg

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Oct 16, 2026

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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

Duke Football Injury Report: Latest Updates and Potential Replacements

Hugh Straine

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Oct 16, 2026

Oct 10, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Walker Eget (2) drops back to pass against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

3 Key Storylines I'm Following in Duke Football's Matchup With UNC

Hugh Straine

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Oct 16, 2026

The 2024 Colorado squad headlined by Shedeur Sanders and coached by his father Deion Sanders was a good, not great team—but they would’ve been good enough for a 24-team College Football Playoff.

The 24 Worst Teams That Would Have Made the College Football Playoff in New 24-Team Format

Zach Koons

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Oct 16, 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

How Bill Belichick vs. Duke's Diaz Presents Elite Defensive Battle

Jared Feinberg

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Oct 15, 2026

Nate Sheppard and Duke are home favorites against North Carolina.

North Carolina vs. Duke Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for College Football Week 7

Ryan Gilbert

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Oct 15, 2026

Sep 19, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz looks on against the Stanford Cardinal during the first half at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

3 UNC Players Duke Football Must Monitor This Weekend

Hugh Straine

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Oct 15, 2026

Oct 10, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Nate Sheppard (20) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Duke Football Mailbag: Bounce-Back Opportunity Presented for Victory Bell

Hugh Straine

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Oct 15, 2026

The Miami duo of Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney is one of college football’s most dynamic.

Sports Illustrated’s 2026 College Football Midseason All-Americans

Patrick Andres, Tim Capurso

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Oct 15, 2026

Boise State's Dylan Riley (0) and Akeem Wright.

How Boise State’s Dylan Riley stacks up against the nation’s leading rushers

Bob Lundeberg

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Oct 14, 2026

Sep 28, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz reacts to wide receiver Jordan Moore (8) during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Rivalry Game vs. UNC Proving Ground For Duke Football

Jared Feinberg

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Oct 14, 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

How Recent Duke Football Key Injuries Impact 2026 Season

Hugh Straine

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Oct 14, 2026

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is at the top of our Heisman Trophy contenders list.

Heisman Race Midseason Check-in: Separating Contenders From Pretenders After Week 6

Dan Lyons

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Oct 14, 2026

Oct 10, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Walker Eget (2) throws a pass against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Why Duke Football Entering Must-Win Situation Against North Carolina

Hugh Straine

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Oct 14, 2026

Sep 12, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Jordan Shipp (1) attempts to catch the ball in the third quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

How UNC's Jordan Shipp Proved 'Mr. Carolina' Nickname Against Pitt

Jared Feinberg

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Oct 13, 2026

Oct 10, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Nate Sheppard (20) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

3 Snap Count Takeaways From Duke Football's Week 6 Loss

Jared Feinberg

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Oct 13, 2026

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