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Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 14

Tulane 34, Duke 27: Five Critical Plays

Duke traveled to New Orleans for a Saturday night game against Tulane and were handled by the Green Wave 34 to 27 in a contest that did not feel as close as the final margin.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 14

Duke Falls On The Road To Tulane, 34-27

After a rough outing against Illinois last weekend, Duke struggled again against Tulane, giving up 34 points including four rushing touchdowns by Jake Retzlaff, who is the new quarterback since his predecessor, Darian Mensah, is now under center for the Blue Devils.

College Football News / Sporting News / September 13

The truth revealed about Darian Mensah's $8 million transfer from Tulane to Duke

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Darian Mensah News / Sporting News / September 13

Darian Mensah returns to Tulane with everything to prove

He once called Tulane home. Now Darian Mensah comes back to New Orleans with the roar of the crowd against him.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / September 13

Turning the Page: Early Preview of Duke vs Wolfpack

One down and two to go. NC State defeated a member of the “Big Four Rivalry” in Wake Forest on Thursday. The attention now shifts to another member of the rivalry, Duke.

College Football News / EasySportz / September 12

Tulane Welcomes Darian Mensah Back for Big Game in Big Easy

Week 3 of the college football season is full of gems, including Tulane. We’ve got Texas A&M heading to Notre Dame, Georgia charges on Rocky Top, and a desperate Florida team limping in to Baton Rouge to take on LSU.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 11

Tulane set to welcome former QB Darian Mensah, Duke

Duke quarterback Darian Mensah will return to face his former school on Saturday night when the Blue Devils travel to New Orleans to meet Tulane. Mensah passed for 2,723 yards with 22 touchdowns and six interceptions to lead the Green Wave to a 9-4 record and a spot in the American Championship in 2024.

Darian Mensah News / ESPN / September 10

Duke QB Mensah: 'Weird' facing ex-team Tulane

Duke quarterback Darian Mensah says "it's definitely going to be a little bit weird" playing against his former team, the Tulane Green Wave, Saturday night in New Orleans.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 9

Darian Mensah returns to face Tulane as Jon Sumrall gets blunt on NIL landscape

College football in the era of the transfer portal can make some strange stories, but Tulane coach Jon Sumrall knows why the game is the way that it is.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Athlon Sports / September 6

Uniform Mishap Costs Duke a Touchdown Against Illinois

Duke is not typically known for its football team, but head coach Manny Diaz is trying to change that. Diaz took the Blue Devils to a bowl game last season and ended the year with a 9-4 record.

College Football News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 5

Luke Altmyer vs. Darian Mensah: Which QB Has the Edge in Illinois vs. Duke?

The most important position on the football field is, without a doubt, the man under center. Quarterbacks are, almost without exception, the most influential player in any game.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 30

Tulane makes early statement as best Group of Five team with convincing power conference win

There's a new leader in the clubhouse for the Group of Five's spot in the College Football Playoff.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / August 28

Darian Mensah tossed 3 TDs as Duke rolls over Elon

Darian Mensah threw for a career-high 389 yards in his Duke debut, helping the Blue Devils survive a first-half scare and pull away with a 45-17 win over Elon in their season opener Thursday night in Durham, N.C.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / August 25

Duke embracing newfound football tradition ahead of opener with Elon

Duke will always be a basketball school at heart. But the football team is making a case for consideration as it looks to continue one of the better runs in program history entering the 2025 season.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 23

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Duke’s Darian Mensah Joins Elite Company with $4M Deal for 2025 Season

The college football quarterback market has officially reached new heights. Duke’s Darian Mensah is set to make $4 million this season, according to Pete Nakos, making him one of the highest-paid signal-callers in the country.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Unexpected QB Tops NIL Rankings Ahead of 2025 College Football Season

College football has rapidly evolved in recent years, largely due to the transfer portal and the explosion of NIL deals—which have now reached record highs entering the 2025 season.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 20

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College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / August 13

Darian Mensah earns ‘elite’ label from Duke DB

Duke football brings one of the nation’s most intriguing quarterback newcomers this fall. Darian Mensah agreed to a blockbuster $8 million NIL deal to join the Blue Devils.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / August 13

Why Darian Mensah has ‘chip on shoulder’ ahead of 2025 Duke season

Duke football is rolling with a motivated newcomer behind center. Darian Mensah is bringing a “chip on his shoulder” to Durham. That “chip” became molded in his hometown on California’s Central Coast.

College Football News / NIL on SI / August 11

$8 million college football QB already turning heads at new program

Considered as one of the highest-paid athletes in college sports, former Tulane quarterback and current Duke Blue Devil Darian Mensah holds some significant weight on his shoulders for the 2025 football season.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / August 6

Notable Players Making the Jump to P4, QB Edition

Making the leap from FCS and Group of Five to Power Four takes guts, but these guys are going to take the test this year to see if they are up to the task.

College Football News / College Football News / June 2

Duke Blue Devils Offense Preview 2025: Will Darian Mensah Be THAT Good?

X CFN, Fiu | CFN Facebook | Bluesky Fiu, CFN 2025 Duke Preview Duke Offense Breakdown Duke Defense Breakdown Season Prediction, Win Total, Keys to Season - The offense wasn’t along for the ride, but it didn’t exactly hold up its end of the bargain like the defense did.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 11