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Duke football PFF grades | See how Blue Devils graded vs. Illinois
13+ hour, 38+ min ago (128+ words) Pro Football Focus has released its Week 2 grades for Duke football. The Blue Devils (2-0) defeated Illinois (1-1) 31-27 in their first game of the season, which came in front of a sold-out crowd at Gies Memorial Stadium. Walker Eget finished the day…...
Duke football finds its identity win on the road at Illinois
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (666+ words) Duke football's Walker Eget kept it honest when discussing his play in the Blue Devils' season-opening win over Tulane on Sept. 5. "Not very good," the sixth-year quarterback said a week later, following Duke's 31-27 win over Illinois. "Not to the standard…...
What Manny Diaz said about Walker Eget after Illinois game
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (238+ words) Duke football is 2-0 after a road win over Illinois. Sixth-year quarterback Walker Eget finished the day 15-of-21 for 206 yards and three touchdowns prior to leaving the game in the fourth quarter. Eget returned for Duke on its next drive. Third-year…...
Duke football grades vs Illinois: Offense, defense, coaching report card
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (538+ words) Duke football is 2-0 to start the 2026 season. The Blue Devils took down Illinois 31-27 in a shootout on Saturday, Sept. 12, in front of a sold-out crowd at Gies Memorial Stadium. It marks Duke's first win in Champaign. Duke entered halftime trailing…...
Previews, predictions for Week 4 of Gastonia, Shelby high school football
5+ day, 27+ min ago (488+ words) Here are previews for Week 4 high school football games in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties, with reporter Joe Hughes making a prediction for each one. Games kick off at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Records: Ashbrook is 2-1. Marvin Ridge is 3-0. Records: Burns…...
'It made me hungry': Kyon Loud's journey from FCS to Duke football
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (412+ words) Duke football's Kyon Loud didn't have the traditional path to Power Four football. The Blue Devils cornerback spent the first two years of his collegiate career at Montana, one of three FCS schools to offer him out of Junipero Serra…...
Duke football enters 2026 with kicker battle, new-look return game
2+ week, 5+ day ago (352+ words) Duke football will have some important holes to fill on special teams in 2026. The Blue Devils return junior punter Kade Reynoldson, one of the team's most experienced specialists. But they'll have to replace four-year starting kicker Todd Pelino and several…...
Manny Diaz breaks down decision to name Walker Eget Duke football's QB1
2+ week, 5+ day ago (393+ words) Duke football's quarterback battle ultimately came down to one thing: consistency. The Blue Devils named sixth-year San José State transfer Walker Eget as their starter on Tuesday morning, ending a competition that lasted throughout fall camp. Eget beat out redshirt…...
Duke football nonconference game contracts, money for 2026 season
2+ week, 6+ day ago (290+ words) Duke football will pay at least $400,000 and receive $250,000 with its 2026 nonconference schedule, according to documents obtained by The Fayetteville Observer/USA TODAY Network through a public records request. The ACC is transitioning to a nine-game league schedule in 2026, leaving the…...
Duke football's tight ends bring experience, versatility into 2026
3+ week, 27+ min ago (388+ words) Duke football's tight end room enters the 2026 season as one of the most experienced units on the Blue Devils roster. Jeremiah Hasley, Duke's lone preseason All-ACC selection, headlines the group, with Louisville transfer Nate Kurisky and Jake Taylor providing additional…...