Miami Hurricanes Aim for Playoff Glory in 2026
The Hurricanes are poised for a breakthrough season, blending returning stars with high‑profile recruits and a challenging slate that could carry them to the College Football Playoff.
Jul 31, 2026
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Duke Blue Devils Gear Up for 2026 Season with New Stars and Record NIL Values
Duke's 2026 roster blends newcomers and returners, highlighted by high‑valued transfers whose name, image and likeness deals rank among the nation's largest.
Jul 30, 2026
Clemson Tigers Gear Up for 2026 Season Opener Against LSU
Clemson University is set to kick off its 2026 football season with a series of media appearances, including ACC Media Days in Charlotte and a season‑opening showdown against LSU in Baton Rouge.
Jul 28, 2026
Duke’s 2026 Football Outlook: Can Manny Diaz Defy the Odds?
Duke enters the 2026 season as defending ACC champions, but the loss of quarterback Darian Mensah to Miami and a bleak analyst prediction force coach Manny Diaz to rally the squad.
Jul 28, 2026
Duke Blue Devils Count Down Top 30 Players for 2026 Season
With only four spots remaining in the rankings, Duke’s coaching staff highlights the potential impact of wide receiver Jared Richardson and the broader roster as the program builds on a championship‑winning foundation.
Jul 28, 2026
Duke Blue Devils Load Up with Transfer Portal Stars Ahead of Season Opener
Duke’s football program is set to begin its regular season on September 5 against Tulane, featuring newcomers Walker Eget, Jared Richardson, Patrick Smith‑Young and Owen Wafle, each bringing notable experience and six‑figure NIL valuations.
Jul 28, 2026
Duke Football readies for 2026 amid roster upheaval
After an ACC title, Duke’s football team confronts major roster changes, including the loss of key offensive stars, while pinning hopes on new transfers and a returning star running back
Jul 28, 2026
UNC Places General Manager Mike Lombardi on Paid Leave Amid Coaching Turmoil
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has placed Mike Lombardi on paid administrative leave following a disappointing 4‑8 season under head coach Bill Belichick, raising questions about the program's future direction.
Jul 27, 2026
N.C. State Wolfpack Eyes Another Winning Season in 2026
The Wolfpack’s 2026 slate blends home‑field advantages, familiar rivals and a mix of ACC powerhouses, positioning the team for a strong run.
Jul 27, 2026
ACC Overhauls Championship Game Tiebreaker Ahead of 2026 Season
The Atlantic Coast Conference has revised its method for selecting participants in the football championship game, aiming to prevent the contentious selection of a five‑loss Duke team over Miami and to align the process with a nine‑game schedule set to begin in 2026.
Jul 27, 2026
ACC Adjusts Championship Tiebreaker System Ahead of Expanded Playoff
The Atlantic Coast Conference is reworking its tiebreaker rules after a controversial 2025 season, emphasizing overall performance and new analytics while planning a noon championship kickoff and a larger playoff field.
Jul 27, 2026
Duke Blue Devils Eye Revival After Decades of Struggle
Recent seasons have seen the Duke Blue Devils climb back into competitiveness, but historic woes and key player departures loom over their quest for an ACC championship.
Jul 27, 2026
Darian Mensah Looks Back on a Transitional College Career and Forward to a New Chapter
Darian Mensah opened up about his winding path through college football, the role of Miami’s rising quarterbacks in his transfer decision, and the upcoming season opener against Tulane.
Jul 27, 2026
Darian Mensah Looks Back on a Peripatetic College Football Career
At the ACC Football Kickoff, Darian Mensah detailed his journey from Tulane to Duke, a settlement with his former school and his new chapter at Miami, while previewing the upcoming season.
Jul 27, 2026
Duke Blue Devils Gear Up for 2026 Season with New Faces and Offensive Line Focus
The Blue Devils are reshaping their roster for 2026, highlighted by a new starting quarterback, a standout center, and a revamped offensive line.
Jul 27, 2026
ACC Overhauls Football Championship Tiebreaker Ahead of 2026 Season
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced a revised tiebreaker system for its football championship, aiming to reward the most deserving teams after a 2025 season that saw a five‑loss Duke squad qualify over Miami.
Jul 27, 2026
Duke Football Slated to Finish 12th in 2026 ACC Predictions
The latest forecast places Duke outside the top tier of the Atlantic Coast Conference, but standout performances from returning backs and a revived Miami squad could reshape the league's dynamics.
Jul 27, 2026
ACC Alters Football Championship Tiebreaker for 2026
The Atlantic Coast Conference will replace its current tiebreaker system with a model that emphasizes direct matchups and a SportSource Analytics metric, following a season in which a five‑loss Duke squad edged out Miami for the championship game.
Jul 27, 2026
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.
Jul 26, 2026
Duke Blue Devils’ 2026 Position Groups: Strengths, Additions, and Uncertainties
Ranking the 2026 position groups, the Blue Devils showcase a dominant linebacker unit, a promising receiving corps, and key question marks at quarterback and defensive backs.
Jul 26, 2026
Duke Football’s Rise and the Challenges Ahead
Duke's first ACC championship since 1989 under Manny Diaz sparked excitement, but the departure of key players and the shifting dynamics of the transfer portal pose serious questions for the program's future.
Jul 25, 2026
Duke Blue Devils Aim to Defend ACC Crown Despite Key Departures
The Blue Devils enter 2026 with modest expectations after losing star players, but a strong defense led by sophomore linebacker Elliott Schaper offers a realistic path to repeat as ACC champions.
Jul 25, 2026
Duke Blue Devils Eye 2026 ACC Defense Amid Roster Shifts
The Blue Devils aim to defend their ACC championship despite significant losses, with new quarterback battles, a promising transfer, and a highly anticipated recruiting class shaping the outlook.
Jul 25, 2026
Duke Blue Devils Pin Hopes on New Defensive Tackle Owen Wafle for 2025 Season
With key departures on the defensive line, Duke’s coaching staff brings in highly rated recruit Owen Wafle, whose family legacy and collegiate journey add intrigue to the team's title defense.
Jul 25, 2026