
Duke Blue Devils Eye Defensive Dominance Ahead of 2026 Season
Manny Diaz’s second year at Duke culminated in an ACC title, and despite a reshaped offense, the Blue Devils are banking on a revamped defense to contend in 2026.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning San José State University across Football, Soccer, Basketball.

Manny Diaz’s second year at Duke culminated in an ACC title, and despite a reshaped offense, the Blue Devils are banking on a revamped defense to contend in 2026.

Mountain West coaches and players hail New Mexico’s strong roster and title aspirations, while renewing a historic rivalry with UTEP

The Spartans enter a transformed Mountain West Conference, facing low media expectations while battling for a fresh start under new leadership and a revamped roster.

The Spartans enter a revamped conference with a new quarterback battle, a depleted receiving corps and a schedule that pits them against both familiar foes and new challengers.

With key departures and new rivals, San Jose State enters the revamped Mountain West with a fresh quarterback battle and high hopes for a competitive season.
North Dakota State University sold about 11,000 season tickets for its debut in the FBS and Mountain West Conference, missing its 12,000 target despite strong conference-wide interest.

With high expectations surrounding the program, Duke's fall camp centers on quarterback Walker Eget, running back Nate Sheppard and edge rusher Bryce Davis, each tasked with proving their readiness for a pivotal season.

The latest Big 12 preseason football rankings reveal a competitive landscape, with Texas Tech leading the pack and several programs poised for breakthroughs.

A preview of the 2026 Duke‑Miami football clash, highlighting the recruiting twist, offensive uncertainty for Duke, and Miami's pursuit of favorable CFP seeding.

As Duke prepares for the 2026 campaign, a countdown of its top 30 players reveals a defense anchored by linebacker Nick Morris Jr. and safety Luke Mergott, while head coach Manny Diaz looks to extend his flawless season record.

Duke’s 2026 recruiting class brings nine transfers across offense and defense, each expected to contribute immediately.

Duke University’s football program is generating buzz as analysts predict a potential surprise in the 2026 college football season. Head coach Manny Diaz has bolstered the roster with portal talent, sparking optimism that the Blue Devils can translate early momentum into a sustained ACC run.

Duke football aims to defend its ACC title in 2026, relying on new starters, key transfers and a deep roster to meet the challenges ahead.
Utah coach Morgan Scalley proposes moving bowl games to Week 0, expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, and using financial incentives to keep players engaged while addressing fiscal pressures in college athletics.

Yahoo's comeback of College Fantasy Football spotlights the Power 4 conferences, especially the Big 12, where quarterbacks, running backs and receivers are poised to dominate fantasy scoring.

The Wolf Pack announced its full slate on July 11, highlighting preseason tests, a road opener at Pacific and a home debut against Sacramento State.

The NCAA announced that Jeff Konya, director of athletics at San José State University, will chair the Division I Women’s Basketball Committee for the 2027‑28 season, while also serving as vice chair during the 2026‑27 term.

Duke University's football program entered the 2026 season with a cloud of uncertainty after the departure of quarterback Darian Mensah, who had guided the Blue Devils to an ACC Championship the previous year. The legal dispute over his transfer to Miami and a $7.5 million NIL agreement left the school scrambling to fill the void. Enter Walker Eget, a graduate transfer from San Jose State, whose strong arm and recent performances have sparked cautious optimism as the team looks to maintain its recent momentum.

Former professional player Analyss Benally and ex‑Los Angeles Lakers guard Andre Ingram recently ran a youth basketball camp in Shiprock, sharing life lessons and fundamentals with more than a hundred local children. Their efforts extend beyond the court, linking sport to education, culture and pathways to higher education.

A look at the 19 newcomers expected to shape Duke football's outlook for the 2026 season, highlighting key contributors and the program's ambitions.
San José State University has hosted international soccer events for nearly 100 years, serving as a training base for national teams and a venue for major tournaments.

Washington State University's football program receives extensive preseason accolades from Athlon Sports, highlighting key returning players and impactful transfers.

A look at the transfers, key players and uncertainties facing Duke football as it looks to shore up a defense that once topped the ACC.

USC’s No. 55 jersey, known as the 55 Club, has been worn by legendary linebackers such as Junior Seau and Willie McGinest. Their achievements helped shape the program’s history, and now the university ponders who might next receive the honored number.