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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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bottled up in opener Moore accrued seven carries for 44 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 45-17 victory over Elon.

Impact Moore didn't need to have a big day for Duke to ultimately dominate Elon, but the tailback didn't get all that much going in his somewhat limited action. Anderson Castle, a fellow Blue Devils' tailback, out-gained him on just three carries. Duke didn't need to overwork Moore in the opener, but you'd like to see it let him get into more of a rhythm for him to reach his potential in this backfield. He has a chance to make a big statement next week against ranked Illinois.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes the most of three carries Castle had three carries for 69 yards and hauled in all two targets for eight yards during Thursday's 45-17 victory against Elon.

Impact Castle was the third running back in Duke's pecking order, but he had the best day on the ground for the Blue Devils. With just three carries, he tallied nearly 70 yards. Duke's next leading rusher, Jaquez Moore, compiled 44 yards on seven carries. Castle also caught both of his targets, proving his game is well-rounded. Moore and Peyton Jones still figure to lead the way for Duke's backfield, but this performance may earn Castle more looks down the line.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shreds Elon's defense in Week 1 Mensah completed 27 of 34 passes for 389 yards and three touchdowns during Thursday's 45-17 victory versus Elon.

Impact Mensah's Duke career is off to an excellent start. Though it took a little longer than the Blue Devil faithful would've liked to jump out to a comfortable lead, their quarterback had himself a day. Mensah was efficient last season at Tulane, completing nearly 66 percent of his passes, but he completed nearly 80 percent against Elon. Of course, it was a Week 1 FCS opponent, but the Mensah era is off to a fantastic start in Durham.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

How to Watch Duke vs. Elon: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – August 28, 2025

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Duke Blue Devils vs. Elon Phoenix game, Thursday, Aug. 28.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • Data Skrive

How to Watch Duke vs. Elon: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – August 28, 2025

From Heisman to FBS head coach: Eddie George ready for next big challenge at Bowling Green

Eddie George is a Heisman Trophy winner and he's now coaching Bowling Green's football team

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Jake Dickert is set for his Wake Forest debut. It's the latest stop in his winding coaching journey

Wake Forest is set to open its first season under coach Jake Dickert

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

2025 College Football Odds: Which Team Will Claim The ACC Title?

See which squads — besides Clemson — are favored to contend for the ACC title in 2025.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 College Football Odds: Which Team Will Claim The ACC Title?

Duke football predictions for entire 2025 college football season Here are game-by-game predictions for Duke football's 2025 season.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • FAYOBSERVER.COM

Listed as starter Hagans is listed as a starter for the Blue Devils' upcoming game Thursday against Elon, Conor O'Neill of Rivals reports.

Impact During 2024, Hagans logged career highs for targets (78), receptions (47) and receiving yards (413). Despite not doing the same with touchdowns, he still recorded three. Considering that Hagans' 2023 includes zero TDs, his 2024 is an excellent improvement nonetheless.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to roll for Week 1 Moore (knee) is listed on Duke's two-deep for its opener against Elon on Thursday night, per Conor O'Neill of Rivals.com.

Impact Moore was carted off the field in Duke's spring game, but he appears to have made a full recovery as he's listed as a backup receiver in Duke's first two-deep of the 2025 campaign. He figures to see some action as a rotational receiver for the Blue Devils.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chaos, Dynasties, Nittany Lions: What We Learned From College Football 26 Simulations

What happens when you simulate 50 college football seasons in EA Sports’ "College Football 26" video game? Chaos, dynasties, heartbreak — an...

AUGUST 20, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Chaos, Dynasties, Nittany Lions: What We Learned From College Football 26 Simulations

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, 2025 • Associated Press

College Football Preview 2025: Duke Blue Devils Tulane transfer Darian Mensah could be the key to Duke's ACC title hopes in 2025.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • PFF.COM

Playing well in preseason scrimmage Hasley (lower leg) is partaking in Duke's fall camp and preseason scrimmage activities, per a Duke football camp blog.

Impact The tight end reportedly reeled in two passes for 49 yards and a touchdown in Duke's second preseason scrimmage. Hasley only played in two games in 2024, catching three passes for 11 yards and a score. Now, he's slated to be the Blue Devils' top tight end this fall, and appears to be fully healthy.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

College Football Playoff Party Crashers: Who Will Be This Year’s Surprise CFP Teams?

Joel Klatt makes his picks for the teams that could be this season’s Indiana, Arizona State or SMU and surprise everyone by making the Colle...

AUGUST 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

College Football Playoff Party Crashers: Who Will Be This Year’s Surprise CFP Teams?

Who are the Top 10 Impact Transfer Quarterbacks Entering the 2025 CFB Season?

Who are the top 10 impact transfer quarterbacks entering the 2025 college football season? FOX Sports Research provided a list.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Who are the Top 10 Impact Transfer Quarterbacks Entering the 2025 CFB Season?

A way-too early guess at who will make the College Football Playoff this season

Now in its second year with an expanded bracket, 12 teams will make the College Football Playoff to close out the 2025-26 season

AUGUST 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Revamped Tulane and veteran-laden Navy look primed to challenge for American Conference supremacy

Tulane coach Jon Sumrall has revamped his roster through aggressive moves in the transfer portal, making the Green Wave a favorite in the American Conference

AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Miami's Carson Beck and Oklahoma's John Mateer head list of prominent players switching schools

Carson Beck made a significant move by transferring from Georgia to Miami after an injury ended his 2024 season early

AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press

2025 Duke Football Predictions: Blue Devils Ranked 42nd in RJ Young's Ultimate 136

RJ Young reveals his "Ultimate 136" college football rankings ahead of the 2025 season. Here's where the Blue Devils land.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 Duke Football Predictions: Blue Devils Ranked 42nd in RJ Young's Ultimate 136

Duke QB Darian Mensah makes Blue Devils surprise title contenders in ACC | Sporting News A special season might be loading in Durham.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Duke football's Chandler Rivers ready to lead young Blue Devil cornerback room Duke football senior cornerback Chandler Rivers is ready to lead a young secondary, set the standard and prepare the Blue Devils for a big 2...

JULY 29, 2025 • FAYOBSERVER.COM

Duke football players learn lifesaving CPR techniques Blue Devils football team players gathered together to receive CPR training by members of the American Heart Association of the Triangle and...

JULY 23, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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

How to Watch Duke vs. Elon: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – August 28, 2025

From Heisman to FBS head coach: Eddie George ready for next big challenge at Bowling Green

Jake Dickert is set for his Wake Forest debut. It's the latest stop in his winding coaching journey

2025 College Football Odds: Which Team Will Claim The ACC Title?

Chaos, Dynasties, Nittany Lions: What We Learned From College Football 26 Simulations

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

College Football Playoff Party Crashers: Who Will Be This Year’s Surprise CFP Teams?

Who are the Top 10 Impact Transfer Quarterbacks Entering the 2025 CFB Season?

A way-too early guess at who will make the College Football Playoff this season

Revamped Tulane and veteran-laden Navy look primed to challenge for American Conference supremacy

Miami's Carson Beck and Oklahoma's John Mateer head list of prominent players switching schools

2025 Duke Football Predictions: Blue Devils Ranked 42nd in RJ Young's Ultimate 136