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Just about two weeks after having legitimate 2026 College Football Playoff aspirations, the Duke football program has now been set back quite a few steps after the shocking departures of star quarterback Darian Mensah and star wide receiver Cooper Barkate.

Cameron Boozer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 30

Duke Basketball Signees Among McDonald's All American Nominees

Current freshmen Cameron Boozer, Cayden Boozer, and Nikolas Khamenia extended the Duke basketball program's record number of McDonald's All American talents to 95 last year.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / January 30

What An Epic Night From Cooper Flagg And Kon Knueppel!

Thursday night in Dallas, Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel had their first NBA game against each other as the Charlotte Hornets visited the Dallas Mavericks and man, did they both ball out.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 30

Breaking Down Duke’s Next ACC Opponent

The No. 4-ranked Duke Blue Devils (19-1, 8-0 ACC) look to earn their 20th win of the 2025-26 college basketball season and their ninth straight win to begin ACC play on Jan.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 30

Here’s the Loud Truth Revealed About Duke’s Success So Far

The No. 4-ranked Duke Blue Devils (19-1, 8-0 ACC) boast one of the best overall bodies of work in all of college basketball so far this season, and arguably the best in the entire country.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / January 30

Next Up – Virginia Tech On The Road

Next up for the Blue Devils is a trip to Virginia Tech’s Cassell Coliseum, a place that has given Duke significant trouble since the Hokies joined the ACC.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / January 30

YouTube Gold: The 1997 Maui Classic Championship

In 1997-98, Duke’s nightmare 1995-96 season was long gone and Duke was back, baby! With experienced players like Steve Wojciechowski, Trajan Langdon, Chris Carrawell and Roshown McLeod, along with younger talents like Will Avery, Elton Brand and Shane Battier, Duke had reloaded and was set to reconquer college basketball.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 30

Blue Devils Offer 4-Star 2028 Wide Receiver

Duke head coach Manny Diaz and his staff have been highly active on the high school recruiting trail over the past months, as they continue to offer and

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / January 30

Duke Win Streak Goes To 12 With A Road Win Over Miami

Duke’s remarkable turnaround continued at Miami as the Blue Devils won their 12th straight, 74-58. The Blue Devils ran out to a 39-23 halftime lead before Miami fought back from 19 down and cut the lead to three in the fourth quarter.

DBR Bites #139 – A Visit To Virginia Tech

Duke hopes to keep their perfect ACC record intact with a visit to Virginia Tech this weekend… assuming the “bomb cyclone” storm doesn’t cause the game to get called off.

Cameron Boozer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 29

Duke’s Boozer Running Away With NPOY Award

Duke basketball freshman phenom Cameron Boozer has been the best player thus far through the 2025-26 college basketball season. The 6' 9" forward has been consistently excellent and has been the catalyst for the Blue Devils' success through the first half of the campaign.

Duke Blue Devils News / DukeBlog / January 29

SLAM x Duke Pop Up Coming to Durham!!

Finally, Duke fans, SLAM is coming to Duke’s campus at The Novus Apartments for a limited time. Stop by and see SLAM in action, dedicated to all things Duke.

Cameron Boozer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 29

Duke’s Boozer ‘Clear’ Leader for National Player of Year

Duke basketball freshman phenom Cameron Boozer has likely been the most unstoppable player in college basketball through the 2025-26 season. The 5-star recruit came into Durham as one of the most decorated high school prospects of the last few decades, and has continued his consistent success at the collegiate level.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 29

Why Insider Claims Duke Is Lock to Win ACC

The Duke basketball program (19-1, 8-0 ACC) has gotten through its first eight conference matchups unscathed, and with few challenges at all. The Blue Devils have won five of their last six league games by double-digits, and their last three by over 20 points.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 29

Duke Targeting Talented 2027 Running Back

With the 2025 season over, the 2027 recruiting cycle has become the focus for college football coaching staffs across the country, as they continue targeting and making progress with some of the top prospects in the class.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 29

NET Boosts Blue Devils Following Win Over Louisville

The Duke Blue Devils (19-1, 8-0 ACC) are coming off what could arguably be their biggest statement win of the 2025-26 college basketball season so far.

Darian Mensah News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 28

Where Does Duke Go With Mensah Saga Over?

The legal battle between Duke University and quarterback Darian Mensah is now over. On Jan. 27, the two sides agreed to settle outside of court, allowing Mensah to ultimately depart from the program and hit the NCAA Transfer Portal.

Duke Blue Devils News / SwimSwam / January 28

Tennessee vs Duke Moved From Two-Day Meet To One-Day Meet Due To Weather Concerns

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam Tennessee will host Duke this Friday morning into the afternoon for a one-day meet rather than a two-day meet that was scheduled for Friday evening and Saturday morning and into the afternoon.

Darian Mensah News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 28

Why Duke Praised on Handling Mensah Contract Dispute

On Jan. 27, the Duke football program reached a resolution with quarterback Darian Mensah regarding the lawsuit the team had filed against him. The lawsuit stemmed from Mensah's announcement that he intended to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal mere hours before the entry window was set to close on Jan.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 28

2 Blue Devils Crack ESPN’s Top 100 After Championship Run

Duke football is coming off one of its best seasons in recent memory. Finishing the year with a 9–5 record, the Blue Devils capped the campaign with a Sun Bowl victory over Arizona State and an ACC Championship win against No.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 28

Settlement paves way for Mensah to chase national title at Miami

Settlement paves way for QB Darian Mensah to chase national title at Miami

Mensah got his wish. Now comes the hard part.

Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia responds to chatter about his real height

Pavia's measurements another example of colleges lying about players' sizes

10 intriguing players to know at the 2026 Senior Bowl

Notre Dame is looking to reap benefits from new 2026 CFP format

NFL Draft intel: Who's poised to boost stock at Senior Bowl?

College Basketball News / EasySportz / January 26

Duke vs. Louisville — ACC Statement Game at Cameron Indoor

Monday, Jan. 26 | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN Location: Cameron Indoor Stadium (Durham, NC) Opening Statement Duke welcomes Louisville to Cameron Indoor Stadium for a high-leverage ACC showdown with March implications.

Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker / January 25

Behind Duke, ACC standings becoming chaotic

Nearly halfway through league play, No. 5 Duke is the premier squad in the Atlantic Coast Conference. But which school is No. 2 in the conference remains up in the air.

CBB weekend winners, losers: Illinois, Texas Tech trounce top-10 opponents

No. 2 UConn survives upset bid from Villanova in overtime

No. 7 Nebraska's historic start continues after latest comeback win

St. John's HC Rick Pitino reveals next goal after winning 900 games

John Calipari has high praise for Darius Acuff after performance vs. LSU

Darian Mensah News / Yardbarker / January 23

Duke QB Darian Mensah's transfer portal saga takes a new turn amid lawsuit

This past season for Duke, Mensah, a sophomore, threw for 3,973 yards and 34 touchdowns compared to just six interceptions.

Latest college football transfer portal winners and losers

Alberto Mendoza decision confirms major change for Indiana in 2026

Paul Finebaum's old Curt Cignetti claim draws Lane Kiffin's reaction

What is Carson Beck's NFL future after national championship loss?

Beck pulls an unsportsmanlike move after Miami's loss in CFP final

Reason Miami's Mark Fletcher Jr. threw punch at Tyrique Tucker revealed

Duke Blue Devils News / Total Apex Sports / January 20

Duke Sues Star QB: Inside the Darian Mensah Transfer 2026 Saga

In a move that has stunned the sports world, Duke University has filed a lawsuit against its own star quarterback, Darian Mensah, attempting to block him from transferring to another school.

Duke Blue Devils News / Ball Exclusives / January 20

Duke sues QB Darian Mensah over transfer portal entry

Duke University officially sued quarterback Darian Mensah on Tuesday, seeking a restraining order that would prevent Mensah from entering the NCAA transfer portal.