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Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 31
Why Duke Is Nation’s Transfer Portal Loser
The Duke football program has gone through about as chaotic a transfer portal cycle as a team possibly could have. In the matter of just about two weeks, the Blue Devils went from a team with true College Football Playoff aspirations in 2026 to a team scratching and clawing to piece a team together.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 31
Mensah Leaves Duke Fans With Interesting Message
On Jan. 27, Duke University resolved outside of court regarding the lawsuit between the school and former quarterback Darian Mensah. The preliminary injunction hearing was originally scheduled to be heard on Feb.
College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 31
$10 million college football QB named 'absolute baller'
The 2025 college football season is nearly two weeks in the past. A seven-month-long offseason lies between the first weekend of the 2026 college football season and the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Jan.
The 'CFB champion QB's since 1998' quiz
How many of the NCAA QBs who won the College Football National Championship in the BCS and CFP era can you name in five minutes?
College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 31
$10 million QB addresses final decision after controversial transfer portal entry
Darian Mensah enjoyed a breakout 2025 campaign, starting every game for Duke and completing 334-of-500 (66.8%) passes for 3,973 yards, 34 touchdowns, and six interceptions, while posting a 153.6 passer rating and finishing among the ACC leaders in both yards and touchdown passes.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 30
Duke Football Recruiting Update Following Mensah Departure
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.
College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 30
$10 million QB ranked No. 4 transfer portal quarterback after NIL controversy
The 2026 NCAA transfer portal window is nearly two weeks in the rearview mirror. College football players were able to enter the NCAA transfer portal from Jan.
Extra Point: Miami's Transfer Portal Class is Still Underrated
While players who entered the transfer portal can still choose a school, the window is closing. As it stands, the Miami Hurricanes have the No. 12-ranked transfer portal class in the country according to On3 Sports.
College Football News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / January 29
Why Darian Mensah is the Perfect Mix Between Cam Ward and Carson Beck
The final bell has rung, and the Miami Hurricanes are at the end of the Darian Mensah Saga with the Duke Blue Devils. After Mensah and the Blue Devils solved this issue, out of court, the Hurricanes prepare for the star quarterback to unlock this sleeping offensive juggernaut.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / January 28
DBR Bites #138: Duke & Mensah Settle Lawsuit 
The lawsuit that everyone has been talking about is over. Duke University and Darian Mensah finalized a settlement that would allow each to go their separate ways, and we discuss it on DBR Bites #138.
Duke Blue Devils 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.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 28
$2.2 Million QB Projected as Top-10 Player for 2026 College Football Season
Quarterback movement reshaped the early outlook for the 2026 college football season, particularly among players positioned to rise in preseason rankings after transferring from one college to another.
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 / Field Level Media / January 28
Ex-Duke QB Darian Mensah commits to Miami
Former Duke quarterback Darian Mensah committed to Miami shortly after settling his legal dispute with the Blue Devils. On Tuesday morning, Duke and Mensah negotiated a settlement that allowed him to transfer to another school.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 28
No. 3 Transfer Portal WR Announces Commitment To College Football Powerhouse
The 2026 college football transfer portal remains open for those who entered it earlier in January, but this year's cycle is virtually over. After putting together a season that saw them reach the College Football Playoff National Championship game, the Miami Hurricanes couldn't focus heavily on the portal before their season ended on Jan.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 28
Duke Extends Offer to Dominant 2027 EDGE
While most of the news coming out of Duke’s football program has recently focused on the Darian Mensah transfer portal saga, Manny Diaz and his staff have
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 28
3 Duke Quarterbacks Expected to Compete for Mensah’s Starting Job
After a nine-day legal battle between Duke starting quarterback Darian Mensah and the university, the two sides reached a settlement agreement allowing Mensah to enter the transfer portal.
College Football News / Total Pro Sports / January 28
Miami Gains Momentum After Darian Mensah Ends Duke Legal Saga With Commitment
The Miami Hurricanes received a significant boost to their quarterback room after former Duke signal-caller Darian Mensah officially committed to the program, bringing an end to a prolonged and closely watched legal saga tied to his transfer.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 27
$2.2 Million QB Announces Transfer Commitment to Major College Football Program
Miami has found its Carson Beck replacement for the 2026 season. According to On3's Pete Nakos and Hayes Fawcett, former Duke quarterback Darian Mensah has committed to Miami.
College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / January 27
Darian Mensah's transfer controversy has been resolved
Mensah threw for 3,973 passing yards and 34 touchdowns for Duke in 2025 and was an All-ACC selection.
College Football News / Field Level Media / January 27
Darian Mensah, Duke reach settlement in transfer fight
Darian Mensah and Duke have agreed to a settlement that will allow the quarterback to transfer to another school. Mensah's agency, Young Money APAA Sports, and the school announced the news on Tuesday morning.
College Football News / Yardbarker / January 28
Settlement paves way for QB Darian Mensah to chase national title at Miami
Mensah got his wish. Now comes the hard part.
College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / January 25
Darian Mensah Transfer Stalled By Restraining Order as Duke Negotiates Resolution Outside Court
Duke quarterback Darian Mensah remains stuck in legal limbo. The ACC’s second-team quarterback threw for a conference-best 3,973 yards and 34 touchdowns this past season while leading the Blue Devils to their first outright conference championship since 1962.
College Football News / Last Word On Sports / January 25
What’s At Stake This Week in Duke v. Mensah
Attorneys for Duke and for its former/current/future quarterback Darian Mensah will meet in a Durham County courtroom on Thursday. In a typical court case docket, this hearing would be listed among 20 other items already filed in a case that is only a week old.
College Football News / Field Level Media / January 23
Duke's Darian Mensah requests expedited hearing on transfer
Duke quarterback Darian Mensah turned to a hurry-up offense, requesting an expedited hearing on Friday as he seeks a court ruling on his transfer plans.
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.
College Football News / Field Level Media / January 21
Duke QB Darian Mensah can't sign elsewhere until ruling
Duke quarterback Darian Mensah will remain in transfer portal limbo while awaiting a courtroom decision. He is allowed to enter the portal but can't enroll at or play for another school until a North Carolina judge rules on Duke's request for an injunction that would stop him from leaving the Blue Devils, ESPN reported Wednesday.
College Football News / Yardbarker / January 17
Late Darian Mensah transfer portal entry reveals unintended consequence of condensed window
College football needed a change. But as with the sport's many other alterations this decade, the decision to shrink the transfer portal window is already revealing an unintended consequence.
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