Manny Diaz hired as next Duke football head coach

Column: The last two years of Duke football were fun. But where does it go from here?

From his hiring, when he said that “now is the time for Duke football,” Elko was supposed to be the guy to bring the Blue Devils into national prominence. But he nonetheless decided to leave, and leaves a complicated question behind him. What now?

Duke in the NFL: Gray scores touchdown, Tomlinson posts solid performance in Week 13

As Duke football prepares for its bowl game, several former Blue Devils are helping their teams vie for the playoffs. The Blue Zone breaks down some alumni making a difference with their performances.

Duke football to play in the Birmingham Bowl Dec. 23 against Troy

Duke has been selected to play Troy in the Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium Dec. 23 at 12 p.m. ET. The Blue Devils are headed to their second bowl game in as many years, and will take on the Trojans for the third time in program history and the first time since 2014. 

After Leonard, Elko's departures, Duke football fans express range of emotions for program's present and future

It has certainly been a hectic few days for Duke football — a set that will define the future of the program. There has been no shortage of fan reactions, and a wide variety of opinions regarding former head coach Mike Elko’s Monday departure to Texas A&M and quarterback Riley Leonard’s Wednesday entrance into the transfer portal.

Duke football's Ja'Mion Franklin declares for the 2024 NFL Draft

The graduate defensive tackle announced his declaration for the 2024 NFL Draft Friday evening on X. 

Duke football quarterback Riley Leonard enters transfer portal, days after Elko's departure for Texas A&M

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.

A look at the possible destinations and opponents for Duke football in its bowl game

 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.

9 potential candidates to succeed Mike Elko as Duke football head coach

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.

Barton, Wilson, Carter named to All-ACC first team, headline 10 total conference awards for Duke football

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. 

How Duke football players reacted on social media to Mike Elko's late-night departure for Texas A&M

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.

Timeline: A retrospective on the major dates, games and moments of Mike Elko's era of Duke football

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. 

Blue Devil Blitz Episode 11: Coaching Carousel hits Duke

Column: In the wake of Elko's switch to Texas A&M, Duke football may struggle to preserve identity, on-field success

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.

Analyzing the numbers behind Mike Elko's tenure as Duke football head coach — and whether they will stick

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.

Head coach Mike Elko leaves Duke football for head coaching job at Texas A&M

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.

Extra point: Offensive improvements, solid defense power Duke football past Pittsburgh

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.

Duke football said goodbye to veteran figureheads in win against Pittsburgh, but its youth showed promise and poise

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.