In every one of those close wins, there was one constant: Diaz and Jonathan Patke’s defense made a stop to save the day. It looked different in various games, but for a defense which is often worn down to come out and perform six times, the late-game execution has been immaculate.
In their final regular season game, the Blue Devils engineered a major comeback on the road to take down Wake Forest. Quarterback Maalik Murphy delivered one final strike in his historic first season in Durham, connecting with Jordan Moore as time expired to clinch a 23-17 victory.
For the ACC slate, our football beat writers predict whether the Blue Devils will pick up a win in their weekly matchup. In the final matchup of the regular season, Duke will travel to take on Wake Forest at noon Saturday.
Duke football will face Wake Forest on the road for its last regular-season contest of the year. The Blue Zone provides an overview, stats to watch, X-factors and keys to the game.
On the precipice of a nine-win regular season, Duke football gets its shot at 4-7 Wake Forest. Unlike the Blue Devils, who are looking for a third straight win, the Demon Deacons are in the midst of a three-game slide, accentuated by a 42-14 beatdown from Miami.
Saturday night’s victory against Virginia Tech, while adding another tally to the win column in Manny Diaz’s first season, also provided a chance for Duke fans and players alike to reflect on what surely is one of the most unique senior classes in program history.
Duke football charged to a 31-28 victory against Virginia Tech, moving to 8-3 on the season with one game remaining. The Blue Zone breaks down the win against the Hokies with three key takeaways, stats and a look ahead.
Duke defeated Virginia Tech 31-28 in a game that featured a little bit of everything. With the win, head coach Manny Diaz’s squad improves to 8-3 on the year for the team’s third straight eight-win season.
Following a bye week, Duke football welcomes Virginia Tech for the last home game of the season. After 30 minutes of play, the Blue Devils are clinging onto a 21-17 lead.
For the ACC slate, our football beat writers predict whether the Blue Devils will pick up a win in their weekly matchup. Following its bye week, Duke football will look to defeat a tough Virginia Tech squad at home.
As Duke football prepares to take on Virginia Tech in its final home game of the season, the Blue Zone is here with some can't-miss prop bets for the game against the Hokies.
The benefit of that strong new mentality — as opposed to a spotless record — lies in longevity. Duke football’s unyielding spirit now has foundations that will last through future seasons, thanks to young classes fully invested in team culture.
Duke football will take on Virginia Tech in its last home contest of the year. The Blue Zone provides an overview, stats to watch, X-factors and keys to the game.
Fresh off a much-needed bye week, Duke football is rested and poised to make a run at the upper tier of the ACC standings with a home matchup against Virginia Tech Saturday at Wallace Wade Stadium.
2024 will mark the third straight year in which Duke is eligible for postseason play, as the Blue Devils sit at 7-3 coming off their bye week and will look to finish out another strong season. While Duke is unlikely to reach the College Football Playoff, there are still a slew of other bowl games that head coach Manny Diaz could lead his team into after regular-season play.
Clearly, Duke struggles to move the ball on offense, especially on third downs. What causes those struggles, and more importantly, does it even matter for the Blue Devils’ success this season?
Duke football turned things around after two straight losses, beating N.C. State 29-19 in Raleigh to move to 7-3 on the season. The Blue Zone is here to break down the win with three key takeaways, stats and a look ahead.
For the first time all season against a Power 4 opponent, the Duke put together a complete, all-around win in a hostile road environment. The score wasn’t outrageously high or low, nor were the turnover numbers as ludicrous as the SMU game. Instead, every single unit pitched in and did what it was asked to do.
In honor of Duke’s Centennial, the Blue Zone’s Blast from the Past series highlights pivotal figures and events in Duke sports history. Next, we look at the 1920 return of Trinity’s football team.
As the second half began, both Duke and N.C. State faced a dogfight. The two teams had battled to a gritty 12-9 score in the game’s first thirty minutes, and each wanted a victory in Carter-Finley Stadium. In the end, Duke took home the upset, snapping its two-game losing streak with a score of 29-19.
