The graduate defensive tackle announced his declaration for the 2024 NFL Draft Friday evening on X.
Junior signal caller Riley Leonard entered the transfer portal Wednesday, as he announced via an Instagram post. Early favorites to land the Fairhope, Ala., native are currently unknown.
For the second straight year, Duke football is going bowling. The Blue Zone takes a look at some potential destinations for Duke, as well as some possible postseason opponents.
With former head coach Mike Elko’s sudden departure, Duke’s seat is now vacant. Athletic director Nina King confirmed Monday that the search for a new head coach is underway. The Chronicle’s beat writers are here to offer some potential candidates for the job — both inside and outside the program.
After finishing its regular season with a victory against Pittsburgh to finish the season 7-5, the Blue Devils received even more praise Tuesday afternoon with the release of All-ACC teams.
When footage emerged of Elko arriving in College Station, Texas, early Monday morning, players were critical of the way he left. Current Blue Devils were not quiet on social media.
With former head coach Mike Elko’s time at Duke officially over, let’s walk back through what happened while he was here — a very eventful 716 days full of triumphs, heartbreak and plenty of milestones.
On Nov. 20, Elko said “We’re probably about 13 days away from complete anarchy and the Wild West. It’s literally open free agency for all of college football.” With his departure, that statement could not be any more true than right now in Durham.
After the departure of former head coach Mike Elko Monday morning, there has already been rearranging in the program as players and staffers depart, while the new coach — who has yet to be determined — will likely bring in different personnel. Follow along here for rolling updates on these moves.
The difference Elko made is obvious simply from the Blue Devils’ record: 5-18 across 2020 and 2021 without Elko, and 16-9 with him in 2022 and 2023. Diving even deeper into the numbers reveals just how instrumental Elko was in changing the culture of Duke football.
Duke head coach Mike Elko may be manning the sidelines in a familiar shade of burgundy next season after numerous Sunday reports emerged that he is the preferred candidate for the vacant head coach position at Texas A&M.
In its regular-season finale, Duke football earned a 30-19 victory against Pittsburgh. The Blue Zone is here to break down the Blue Devils’ win on Senior Day with three key takeaways, stats and a look ahead.
While the veterans were key cogs all season, it took their efforts plus the work of several promising youngsters to take down Pittsburgh 30-19, showing that the legacy of the 2023 senior class will continue via the rest of the roster.
In its final regular season game of the year, Duke secured its second-straight winning season against the Panthers, with freshman quarterback Grayson Loftis throwing for 248 yards and junior receiver Jordan Moore totaling eight receptions for 106 yards.
Duke welcomed Pittsburgh for its final home clash of the season at Wallace Wade Stadium Saturday afternoon, looking to wave its seniors goodbye on a triumphant note. With 30 minutes behind them, the Blue Devils are tied with the Panthers 10-10.
After dropping its road contest against Virginia a week ago, the Blue Devils return home one final time in 2023 for a clash with Pittsburgh at Wallace Wade Stadium. The Chronicle’s beat writers are here for one final time this regular season to forecast whether Duke can emerge with a win.
The Blue Devils face Pittsburgh Saturday in their final regular-season contest. The Blue Zone is here to provide three keys to a Duke victory.
Against Virginia, Duke struggled down the stretch, resulting in a loss to put it at 6-5 this season. Having failed to match last season’s 8-4 record, the Blue Devils will look to at least guarantee a winning season against Pittsburgh at home Saturday.
It was a disappointing end to Duke’s road campaign Saturday, as the Blue Devils fell to Virginia 30-27 despite a fourth-quarter rally. Now, the final game of the regular season is upon them, as Duke prepares to host Pittsburgh at Wallace Wade Stadium Saturday afternoon. Here are five things to know.
