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College Football Playoff Stays at 12 Teams; How Does it Impact Notre Dame?

The College Football Playoff maintained a 12-team format for next season amid debate about potential expansion.

JANUARY 23 • FOX SPORTS

College Football Playoff Stays at 12 Teams; How Does it Impact Notre Dame?

Duke QB Darian Mensah Files Emergency Motion to Speed Up Transfer Portal Case

Duke Blue Devils quarterback Darian Mensah filed an emergency motion to speed up his transfer portal case amid deadlines.

JANUARY 23 • FOX SPORTS

Duke QB Darian Mensah Files Emergency Motion to Speed Up Transfer Portal Case

Duke QB Darian Mensah's motion to reconsider block on enrolling elsewhere speeds up case

Duke quarterback Darian Mensah has managed to speed up the legal case that currently has him blocked from heading to another school

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Duke's Darian Mensah officially enters transfer portal, blocked from signing by court | Sporting News The Blue Devils QB is rumored to be on the way to Miami.

JANUARY 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Judge Grants Duke's Bid to Block QB Darian Mensah's Transfer Until Feb. 2 Hearing

A judge has granted Duke’s request for a TRO blocking quarterback Darian Mensah from transferring until a court hearing set for early Februa...

JANUARY 21 • FOX SPORTS

Judge Grants Duke's Bid to Block QB Darian Mensah's Transfer Until Feb. 2 Hearing

Everything to Know About Duke QB Darian Mensah Transfer Portal Controversy

Duke is taking legal action against QB Darian Mensah regarding him entering the transfer portal. Here's what you need to know.

JANUARY 20 • FOX SPORTS

Everything to Know About Duke QB Darian Mensah Transfer Portal Controversy

Duke files a lawsuit against QB Darian Mensah to enforce his contract and block a transfer

Duke has filed a lawsuit against quarterback Darian Mensah seeking to block his efforts to transfer and reach a contract with another school to play elsewhere next season

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

Darian Mensah transfer portal controversy, explained: Why Duke is suing QB trying to leave Blue Devils program | Sporting News For the second time this offseason, college football has a legal battle quarterback's transfer.

JANUARY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Duke escalates NIL battle, sues quarterback Darian Mensah to block transfer | Sporting News The Blue Devils are holding the star player to his contract.

JANUARY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Duke's Darian Mensah QB replacement from transfer portal could be Fernando Mendoza's little brother | Sporting News This would be a fun get for the Blue Devils.

JANUARY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Big Picture: Carson Beck’s Capstone and Miami’s Pursuit of a New QB Collide

Transfer QB Carson Beck has Miami in the CFP title game, but the Hurricanes need to find his replacement too.

JANUARY 18 • FOX SPORTS

Big Picture: Carson Beck’s Capstone and Miami’s Pursuit of a New QB Collide

"You are a sell out," "Greedy A-hole": CFB fans enraged as Duke QB Darian Mensah makes shocking transfer portal decision Darian Mensah is entering the transfer portal. The former Duke quarterback has decided to enter the portal rather than commit to the Blue De...

JANUARY 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Duke QB Darian Mensah Enters Transfer Portal, Reversing Plan To Return

In a shocking move, Duke QB Darian Mensah says he’s entering the transfer portal.

JANUARY 17 • FOX SPORTS

Duke QB Darian Mensah Enters Transfer Portal, Reversing Plan To Return

ACC more than survived, it thrived. Miami in the College Football Playoff final is proof

The Power 4 conference that didn’t get its champion into the College Football Playoff ended up with another team playing for the national title

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

2025 College Football Playoff Buzz: North Carolina Hires Bobby Petrino as OC

Here's the latest on what's happening around college football during the postseason.

JANUARY 9 • FOX SPORTS

2025 College Football Playoff Buzz: North Carolina Hires Bobby Petrino as OC

Headed to Durham Nicholas will transfer to Duke, per Chris Hummer of 247Sports.com.

Impact Nicholas spent three seasons as a benchwarmer at LSU. He transferred to Charlotte for his senior year, where he exploded for 60 catches, 740 yards and five touchdowns. Now, the 5-foot-9, 190-pound receiver will take his talents pack to the Power Four level, where he'll play for a dynamic quarterback at Duke in Darian Mensah.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Durham Campbell will transfer to Duke, per On3.com.

Impact Campbell transferred to Rutgers for his senior season after a great year with Florida Atlantic in 2024 in which he ran for 844 yards and reeled in 466 receiving yards, totaling 14 touchdowns. However, he was carted to the locker room in Week 3 against Norfolk State and didn't return. That was a brutal twist of fate for the tailback, but the silver lining is that it occurred in Week 3, meaning he still has eligibility remaining for 2026. He'll join a running back room that includes young stud Nate Sheppard, but he'll look to add experience and depth for the Blue Devils next fall.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Joins the Blue Devils Patu announced via social media that he has committed to joining Duke for the 2026 campaign.

Impact Patu joins the Blue Devils after two seasons with North Alabama. The senior quarterback made seven appearances during 2025, completing 48 of 95 passes for 517 yards and five touchdowns.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

No. 6 seed Ole Miss, No. 10 Miami set up College Football Playoff game like no other

The Fiesta Bowl will be a College Football Playoff game like no other

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

It's a good time to be Anthony Smith. Two players with that name make AP's all-bowl team

This was a great bowl season for guys named Anthony Smith

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Commits to Duke Kurisky has committed to Duke, Max Olson of ESPN reports.

Impact Every year from 2023 to 2025 for Louisville, Kurisky logged at least 100 receiving yards and multiple touchdowns. He will transfer to a fellow ACC team that recently finished atop the conference's standings. Much of Duke's excellence is from Darian Mensah, who the Blue Devils not only retained for 2026 but also recorded double-digit touchdown passes to his tight ends.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scores vs. Sun Devils Barkate notched four receptions (on 12 targets) for 37 yards and one touchdown during Wednesday's 42-39 victory against Arizona State.

Impact Barkate was held to 37 yards in Duke's bowl game victory, but he managed to find the end zone to salvage his performance from a fantasy perspective. The senior wideout had an excellent season after transferring from Harvard, as he posted 72 catches for 1,106 yards and seven touchdowns, proving his game translates to big-time college football. Likely out of eligibility, Barkate appears primed to look towards the next level.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice during bowl Brown logged 10 receptions (on 13 targets) for 178 yards and two touchdowns during Wednesday's 42-39 victory versus Arizona State.

Impact Concerning 2025, Brown saved his best for last. Going into the Sun Bowl, none of Duke's games saw him log at least 110 receiving yards or multiple touchdowns. He achieved both Wednesday, assuring, further solidifying an already excellent season with Duke. Brown logged 64 receptions (on 90 targets) for 846 yards and five touchdowns, all career-highs.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in bowl win Hasley gathered in 6 of 7 targets for 50 yards and one touchdown during Wednesday's 42-39 win against Arizona State.

Impact Hasley closed out his season by continuing his end-of-year hot streak. The tight end scored at least one touchdown in each of his last four games and finished the year with 40 catches for 454 yards and six touchdowns, easily the best campaign of his career. If he decides to return to the Blue Devils next season, he should be considered one of the better receiving threat tight ends in the ACC, especially when paired with star quarterback Darian Mensah.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

TD in three consecutive games Sheppard logged 22 rushes for 170 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 2 of 4 targets for 20 yards during Wednesday's 42-39 victory versus Arizona State.

Impact Duke's last three games saw Sheppard score four times on 66 rushing attempts for 342 yards. Unlike most freshmen, the running back excelled early. Sheppard's 200 carries include 1132 yards (5.7 averaged per carry) and 11 touchdowns. Impressively, he is already proving to be versatile. Out wide, the freshman logged 37 receptions (on 44 targets) for 286 yards (more than 7.5 averaged per catch) and an additional touchdown. For 2026, Sheppard will be among college football's most touted RBs as a sophomore.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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College Football Playoff Stays at 12 Teams; How Does it Impact Notre Dame?

Duke QB Darian Mensah Files Emergency Motion to Speed Up Transfer Portal Case

Duke QB Darian Mensah's motion to reconsider block on enrolling elsewhere speeds up case

Judge Grants Duke's Bid to Block QB Darian Mensah's Transfer Until Feb. 2 Hearing

Everything to Know About Duke QB Darian Mensah Transfer Portal Controversy

Duke files a lawsuit against QB Darian Mensah to enforce his contract and block a transfer

Big Picture: Carson Beck’s Capstone and Miami’s Pursuit of a New QB Collide

Duke QB Darian Mensah Enters Transfer Portal, Reversing Plan To Return

ACC more than survived, it thrived. Miami in the College Football Playoff final is proof

2025 College Football Playoff Buzz: North Carolina Hires Bobby Petrino as OC

No. 6 seed Ole Miss, No. 10 Miami set up College Football Playoff game like no other

It's a good time to be Anthony Smith. Two players with that name make AP's all-bowl team