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The Duke Blue Devils are looking better and better with each week and comes and goes. Duke improved to 3-0 on the year with a convincing 35-7 victory at home over Stanford on Saturday.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 20

What A Weekend For Football In The Triangle

Other than Duke’s solid win over an admittedly weak Stanford team, it was a dismal Saturday for football in the Triangle. N.C. State’s failure was particularly egregious and inexplicable: with the game in hand, up 31-28 with six seconds left to play, all the Wolfpack had to do was kill a few seconds to put Vanderbilt away.

Nate Sheppard News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 20

Blue Devil Brief: Nate Sheppard Heisman Push, Duke Stomps Stanford

The Duke football program is off to a 3-0 start in 2026, marking the second time in three years that head coach Manny Diaz has kicked off the campaign at 3-0.

Bill Walton News / Duke Basketball Report / September 20

YouTube Gold: Bill Walton At His Zenith

In the conversation about great NBA big men, Bill Walton sort of gets an asterisk. Everyone acknowledges his brilliance, but his fragile body, especially his feet, kept him from playing consistently.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 19

Duke 35, Stanford 7: Five Key Plays

Duke improved to 3-0, 1-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference with a dominant 35-7 win over the Stanford Cardinal. Duke rushed for 268 yards and four touchdowns, while passing for 202 yards and one touchdown in a game Duke controlled from start to finish.

Nate Sheppard News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 19

Blue Devil Nation Erupts After Another Nate Sheppard Masterclass

The Duke Blue Devils improved to 3-0 on the 2026 season with a convincing 35-7 victory over Stanford at Wallace Wade Stadium. It was a bit of a slow start for both squads offensively, but Duke was in control for the majority of the way.

College Football News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 19

Duke Football Improves to 3-0 at Home: Biggest Takeaways

The Duke Blue Devils improved to 3-0 while kicking off ACC play with a 35-7 win over the Stanford Cardinal in a statement. Head coach Manny Diaz has put his program in a terrific position moving forward, as Duke won't face a quality opponent on their schedule for some time.

College Football News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 19

Duke Football Prevails in ACC Opener Behind Well-Rounded Performance

The passing game, running game, and defense all looked formidable and in sync for the Duke football squad on Saturday afternoon. As a result, Manny Diaz and his Blue Devils (3-0, 1-0 ACC) enjoyed a successful ACC opener with a 35-7 victory over the visiting Stanford Cardinal (1-2, 0-2 ACC) in Wallace Wade Stadium.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 19

Duke Photo Day Stuns, & Scheyer Speaks About His Future

Duke Basketball released video of the team photo session on Friday, and it has caused quite a stir – understandably. When you see this video of the photo session, one thing is immediately obvious: Duke is a huge team, but he looks kind of small here.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 19

Announcers, TV, Radio, Preview for Duke's Week 3 Battle With Stanford

The Duke Blue Devils are riding a wave of early momentum after defeating Illinois in Champaign last weekend. Coming off the 31-27 win, the Blue Devils head back to Durham to open up ACC play against Stanford.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 19

Duke-Stanford Links Run!

Prop bets for Duke football’s ACC opener against Stanford Duke football opponent preview: Stanford Nate Sheppard provided even more motivation by Stanford defense Manny Diaz on QB Walker Eget: ‘Totally healthy this week’ Everything Manny Diaz said ahead of Duke’s matchup against Stanford Stanford defense anxiously awaiting another battle vs.

John Blackwell News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 19

What Separates John Blackwell Among Elite Duke Basketball Roster

The Duke basketball program will enter the 2026-27 college basketball season with arguably the deepest and most talented roster in college basketball. Through the transfer portal, high school recruiting trail, and retention, head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff have built a roster poised to succeed in today's era of college basketball.

Magic Johnson News / Duke Basketball Report / September 19

YouTube Gold: Young Magic Johnson

It wasn’t like Magic Johnson came out of nowhere. In his senior year in high school, Johnson, along with Albert King, who picked Maryland, and Gene Banks, who chose Duke, was one of the top three players, at least according to Street & Smith’s annual basketball magazine.

Walker Eget News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 18

Why Walker Eget Key To Unlocking Duke Football’s Offense

When discussing this sport, you often hear this saying: “football is the ultimate team sport.” I believe that to be true. For the Duke Blue Devils and every other college, high school, and NFL team in the country, it takes all 22 players and the "x" number of coaches on staff to build a successful operation.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 18

How Duke Football 'Identity' Can Prevail Against Stanford

The Duke football program will begin its ACC slate against Stanford at Wallace Wade Stadium on Saturday (4:00 pm ET, CW). Duke is coming off a marquee road win over a quality Big Ten opponent, defeating Illinois 31-27 to reset expectations for the 2026 season.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 18

ACC Players Taken In The Last Two NBA Drafts

Those who make their living evaluating basketball players’ talents and skills presumably have some idea of what they’re talking about. (Most of them, anyway.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 18

YouTube Gold: The Fosbury Flop

The 1968 Olympics in Mexico City were memorable for a number of reasons. The U.S. basketball team, lacking stars like Lew Alcindor (now Kareem Abdul-Jabbar), Wes Unseld, Elvin Hayes, and Bob Lanier, won gold anyway.

Duke Blue Devils News / Softball On SI / September 17

Lady Dukes and Owner, Husband of Duke Softball Coach, Sued for More Than $100,000 Over Unpaid Travel Ball Uniforms

A North Carolina-based travel softball organization and its owner have been named in a lawsuit that claims a breach of contract and alleges more than $100,000 in unpaid uniform orders.

Jon Scheyer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 17

What Deng Ngor OSU Commitment Changes for Duke 2027 Recruiting

The 2027 recruiting trail is starting to heat up. Head coach Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils have been linked to several top recruits in the 2027 recruiting class as Scheyer and Co.

College Football News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 17

Why Duke Football Has Clearer Path to ACC Title Game

The Duke Blue Devils are on the rise in the ACC once more. With wins over quality non-conference opponents Tulane Green Wave and Illinois Fighting Illini, the Blue Devils are off to a 2-0 start ahead of their first conference matchup against the Stanford Cardinal.

Bryce Davis News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 17