
Duke’s 2026 Offensive Outlook: Jeremiah Hasley Poised to Shine
With Darian Mensah headed to Miami and Walker Eget slated as the likely starter, tight end Jeremiah Hasley emerges as the key weapon for Duke's 2026 campaign.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Walker Eget across Football, Basketball.

With Darian Mensah headed to Miami and Walker Eget slated as the likely starter, tight end Jeremiah Hasley emerges as the key weapon for Duke's 2026 campaign.

Duke football’s recent ACC championship and Sun Bowl win are overshadowed by the loss of numerous star players, prompting a critical search for replacements at quarterback, edge rusher and defensive tackle.

The Atlantic Coast Conference’s preseason power rankings have been released, and the narrative is already taking shape. At the top of the list sits the University of Miami, a program that has ridden a wave of momentum into the 2026 campaign.

Analysts outline three possible outcomes for Duke’s 2026 season, ranging from a historic unbeaten run to a realistic eight‑win campaign that still tests the program’s depth.

Duke’s star passer Darian Mensah has left the Blue Devils for the University of Miami, a shift driven by a reported $10 million name‑image‑likeness agreement. The departure also sees his top target, Cooper Barkate, join the Hurricanes, while Duke taps San Jose State transfer Walker Eget to fill the void.

Despite losing key contributors, Duke’s football program looks to build on its first outright ACC title since 1962 and a nine‑win season, with standout talent and veteran leadership setting the stage for another successful year.

Sports Illustrated’s latest forecast outlines the ACC’s starting quarterbacks for the 2026 season, blending statistical performance with the impact of offseason moves.