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Georgia Tech’s ACC Domination Dashes Duke’s Title Hopes
Yellow Jackets’ Blowout Leaves Blue Devils in the Dust Georgia Tech routed Syracuse 41-16, cruising to an 8-0 overall and 5-0 ACC record. After a slow first quarter, the Yellow Jackets erupted for 31 points in the middle quarters. Quarterback Haynes King was flawless, completing 25-of-31 passes for 304 yards and three touchdowns with no…
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Duke’s Freshman QB and Hoop Phenom
Air Raid King: How Darian Mensah Transformed Duke’s Offense The Blue Devils’ offseason splash was quarterback Darian Mensah, plucked from Tulane’s portal and immediately igniting Duke’s air attack. Last year’s offense under Maalik Murphy averaged 26.3 points per game; with Mensah at the helm, Duke now racks up 33.9 points per contest, boosting their national…
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Duke Basketball: Showdowns and Rising Stars
Blue Devil Brawls: Duke’s Non-Conference Gauntlet The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball squad enters 2025–26 with one of the toughest non-conference slates in recent memory. Kicking off with the ACC/SEC Challenge against reigning champs Florida at Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke then juggles marquee matchups versus Michigan in Washington, D.C., Kansas at Madison Square Garden’s Champions…
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Duke’s Bye Week and Poll Climb Stir the Fanbase
Duke Hoops Rockets to No. 5 in Preseason Coaches Poll The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team has opened the season with lofty expectations, earning the No. 5 spot in the latest Coaches Poll. Head coach Jon Scheyer, fresh off his first Final Four run, brings back a balanced mix of veterans and a heralded…
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Duke Drama: Coach Returns and Football Must-Win
Blue Devils’ Do-or-Die Showdown with Clemson Duke football limps into a pivotal clash after a frustrating loss to Georgia Tech. The Blue Devils outplayed their rivals but fell short, sliding to fifth in the ACC and jeopardizing their hopes for an ACC Championship berth. With Clemson underperforming and star quarterback Cade Klubnik banged up, Duke’s…
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Duke Football’s Red Zone Woes And Dark Horse QB
When Goal Lines Turn Into Brick Walls In a 27-18 upset by Georgia Tech, Duke’s offense sputtered twice inside the red zone, turning potential touchdowns into a fumble return and a botched field goal hold. Despite a six-minute, 92-yard drive that showcased Darian Mensah and Cooper Barkate’s connection, a late decision on a second-down option…
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Duke Stars Shine Despite Mixed Midseason and Week 8 News
Duke’s Trio Earns CBS Midseason Honors CBS Sports’ former NFL first-rounder Blake Brockermeyer released his Top 150 Players at Midseason of 2025, and three Duke standouts made the cut. Edge rusher Vincent Anthony Jr. landed at No. 35, praised for his 6’6″, 260-pound frame, explosive first steps, and ability to terrorize opposing quarterbacks with 6.5…
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Duke’s Historic Upsets and Scheyer’s Coach of the Year Bid
Scheyer’s shot at hoops hall of fame honors Jon Scheyer, in just his third season leading Duke basketball, faces the biggest accolade his program hasn’t claimed since Coach K’s 1999 triumph: Naismith Coach of the Year. Under his stewardship, the Blue Devils remain a top-tier ACC and national power—no losing seasons since 1994-95, eight 30-win…
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Isaiah Evans Ready to Ignite Duke’s Offense
From Benchmarks to Buzzer-Beater: Evans’ Next Act Duke’s sophomore wing Isaiah Evans figures to step out of the shadows this season after converting 41.3% of his 3-point attempts last year. With the Blue Devils riding an ACC preseason poll top spot thanks to freshman phenom Cameron Boozer, Evans will likely move into the starting lineup…
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Duke’s Offensive Weapons Shine: Sheppard & King
From Louisiana Underdog to Duke’s Workhorse The Duke Blue Devils’ offense has thrived this season, largely thanks to running back Nate Sheppard. Once a high school star at Mandeville High in Louisiana, Sheppard impressed Northwestern coach Chris Foster with his maturity and determination. After a season-ending leg injury in 2023, Sheppard bounced back, enrolling early…