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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.
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.
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.
With many programs relying on returning starters, the depth of experience at the quarterback position promises a competitive landscape for the upcoming 2026 season.
After losing star quarterback Darian Mensah and wide receiver Cooper Barkate, Duke is rebuilding its offense with fresh transfers and a highly touted freshman lineman.
The Blue Devils enter 2026 with a revamped quarterback room, as Darian Mensah's exit forces Walker Eget and Dan Mahan to battle for the starting role.
With a less heralded recruiting class and a roster in flux, Duke must navigate a range of possibilities — from breakout stars to redshirted prospects — to prove last year’s championship was no fluke.