COOPER BARKATE NEWS

Bounces back with 83 yard outing Barkate gathered in 8 of 12 targets for 83 yards during Saturday's 49-32 victory against Wake Forest.

Impact Barkate was completely held in check in Duke's win over UNC in Week 13, but the wideout was a big target for quarterback Darien Mensah once again as Duke clinched an ACC title game appearance by toppling Wake Forest. When Barkate gets the targets, he's more than likely to produce for the Blue Devils, and there's no reason why they shouldn't keep feeding him in Charlotte on Saturday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Held in check Saturday Barkate tallied two receptions (on six targets) for 26 yards during Saturday's 32-25 win over North Carolina.

Impact Barkate had his quietest outing of the season as Duke topped UNC in a rivalry win. The wideout has been productive in Durham all season, but he wasn't a focal point of the Blue Devils' passing game against the Tar Heels, a passing game that's regressed in recent weeks. Barkate will look to resume his role as a difference-maker in Week 14 against Wake Forest.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in loss Barkate recorded three receptions (on five targets) for 45 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-17 loss versus Virginia.

Impact Barkate's three receptions were his fewest since Week 4 against NC State, but the wideout did find the end zone for the second time in three games. Though the Blue Devils' passing game has been trending in the wrong direction over the last two games, Barkate remains the most consistent option at wideout.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Even 50 yards in loss Barkate caught 5 of 7 targets for 50 yards during Saturday's 37-34 loss to Connecticut.

Impact Barkate, fresh off two straight huge performances, came back down to earth against UConn. This was the least productive the Duke passing game has been all season, and Barkate still put together respectable numbers. The wide receiver will continue to be a massive factor for the Blue Devils, who will look to keep their ACC title hopes alive against Virginia on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Another huge performance Barkate recorded six receptions (on nine targets) for 127 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 46-45 victory versus Clemson.

Impact Barkate didn't quite match the 172 yards he posted against Georgia Tech in Week 8, but the receiver put together another massive outing -- and found the end zone this time -- against Clemson in Week 10. The receiver remains Duke's top option in the passing game and with a quarterback like Darian Mensah, who's been lethally efficient this season, that's a great spot to be.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Duke 46, Clemson 45: Blue Devils steal a wild one in Death Valley Duke stuns Clemson 46–45 in Death Valley. Darian Mensah fires 4 TDs, Cooper Barkate and Que’Sean Brown feast, and Sahmir Hagans’ 100-yard ki...

NOVEMBER 1 • 247SPORTS.COM

Explodes vs. Yellow Jackets Barkate had 13 receptions (on 16 targets) for 172 yards during Saturday's 27-18 defeat versus Georgia Tech.

Impact Barkate hasn't really had a bad game in 2025, but he absolutely exploded even as Duke fell to Georgia Tech. The wideout's 16 targets were a season high, and he made the most of them by nearing 200 yards. With Blue Devils' quarterback Darian Mensah in the midst of a tremendous season, Barkate will have every opportunity to remain extremely productive moving forward.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Explodes vs. Yellow Jackets Barkate had 13 receptions (on 16 targets) for 172 yards during Saturday's 27-18 defeat versus Georgia Tech.

Impact Barkate hasn't really had a bad game in 2025, but he absolutely exploded even as Duke fell to Georgia Tech. The wideout's 16 targets were a season high, and he made the most of them by nearing 200 yards. With Blue Devils' quarterback Darian Mensah in the midst of a tremendous season, Barkate will have every opportunity to remain extremely productive moving forward.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Darian Mensah and Cooper Barkate earn spots on Golden Arm, Biletnikoff midseason watch lists Duke Football's offense has been explosive during ACC play, and the QB and leading WR Darian Mensah and Cooper Barkate are earning recogniti...

OCTOBER 14 • 247SPORTS.COM

Scores vs. Golden Bears Barkate caught 5 of 9 targets for 66 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-21 victory against California.

Impact Barkate has now scored at least one touchdown in three straight games. He hasn't topped 100 yards receiving since the opener, but he remains a steady part of this Blue Devils' passing attack and has had a nose for the end zone in recent weeks. With a quarterback playing as well as Darian Mensah, it's much easier to trust Barkate on a week-to-week basis.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Duke starts slow then rolls past California 45-21

Duke quarterback Darian Mensah passed for 265 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Blue Devils rally and beat California 45-21

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

No. 3 Miami's visit to No. 18 Florida State headlines ACC slate; Swinney vs. Belichick on undercard

No. 3 Miami's visit to No. 18 Florida State headlines the week ahead in the Atlantic Coast Conference

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Big day through the air Barkate reeled in all four targets for 72 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-3 victory against Syracuse.

Impact Barkate scored his second and third touchdowns of the 2025 season in a blowout win over Duke. He saw just four targets, his fewest yet this fall, but that's all he needed to put together his best fantasy performance of the season. Duke's passing attack has been stellar thus far with quarterback Darian Mensah at the helm, making Barkate a viable option week in and week out.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Duke clamps down on Syracuse, pulls away 38-3 Darian Mensah, Cooper Barkate and Nate Sheppard all accounted for two touchdowns as Duke rolled over host Syracuse 38-3 on Saturday.Mensah w...

SEPTEMBER 27 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Darian Mensah throws for two touchdowns, Nate Sheppard runs for two and Duke routs Syracuse 38-3

Duke dominated Syracuse with a 38-3 victory on Saturday, scoring 35 unanswered points

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Finds end zone in win Barkate hauled in 3 of 6 targets for 65 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-33 win versus North Carolina State.

Impact Barkate has had a respectable output each week for the Blue Devils, and in a bounce-back win over NC State, he scored his first touchdown of 2025. His quarterback, Darian Mensah, has been outstanding thus far, and though Duke hasn't gotten off to the start its wanted overall, the passing game has been highly productive. That doesn't appear to be changing any time soon, and as such, Barkate should keep producing.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in win Barkate hauled in 3 of 6 targets for 65 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-33 win versus North Carolina State.

Impact Barkate has had a respectable output each week for the Blue Devils, and in a bounce-back win over NC State, he scored his first touchdown of 2025. His quarterback, Darian Mensah, has been outstanding thus far, and though Duke hasn't gotten off to the start its wanted overall, the passing game has been highly productive. That doesn't appear to be changing any time soon, and as such, Barkate should keep producing.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 10 targets in loss Barkate accrued five receptions (on 10 targets) for 67 yards during Saturday's 34-27 loss versus Tulane.

Impact Barkate was the most-targeted Blue Devil receiver in Duke's loss to Tulane. He's now put together three solid weeks, but has still yet to find the end zone. This is a Duke passing game that gets lots of receivers involved, but Barkate remains one of quarterback Darian Mensah's favorite options, and considering how well the gunslinger has played through three weeks, that's great news for the receiver.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in loss Barkate posted four receptions (on seven targets) for 88 yards during Saturday's 45-19 defeat versus Illinois.

Impact Barkate is off to a great start at Duke, with 205 yards through two games. He was the leading receiver for the Blue Devils once again in Week 2 despite the loss. He appears to have good chemistry with Darian Mensah, and the two should continue what's been a mutually beneficial relationship this season.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 Illinois visits Duke in Week 2

The No. 11 Illinois Fighting Illini hit the road to square off against the Duke Blue Devils

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Eclipses century mark in win Barkate posted five receptions (on eight targets) for 117 yards during Thursday's 45-17 victory versus Elon.

Impact Barkate was the Blue Devils' leading receiver and favorite option of quarterback Darian Mensah, leading the way with eight targets. The Harvard transfer logged over 1,000 yards last season, but it's encouraging to see those skills translate to Duke. Of course, the Blue Devils played an FCS opponent in Elon, but the early returns on the senior receiver look great.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Mensah shines in second half of Duke debut in 45-17 win over Elon

Darian Mensah threw three second-half touchdown passes in his Duke debut and the Blue Devils broke free from a halftime tie to defeat Elon 45-17 in Thursday night’s season opener

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Duke kept winning to start Manny Diaz's tenure. That's led to confidence for Year 2

Manny Diaz kept Duke on its winning ways in his first season

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Duke adds productive Harvard WR transfer Cooper Barkate Duke Football has added another talented piece to their receiving corps after landing a commitment from former Harvard WR Cooper Barkate

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM