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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.

2 HOURS AGO • 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...

21 HOURS AGO • 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.

1 DAY AGO • 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

1 DAY AGO • 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.

1 DAY AGO • 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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

2026 College Football Transfer Portal Tracker: Indiana QB Alberto Mendoza Enters

The college football transfer portal opened on Jan. 2, but players didn't wait until then to announce their intentions to enter it.

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Transfer Portal Tracker: Indiana QB Alberto Mendoza Enters

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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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...

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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

5 DAYS AGO • 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

Javen Nicholas - 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

CJ Campbell Jr. - 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

Ari Patu - 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

Nate Kurisky - 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

Cooper Barkate - 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

Que'Sean Brown - 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

Jeremiah Hasley - 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

Nate Sheppard - 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

Darian Mensah - Lights up Sun Devils in win Mensah was 29-for-51 passing for 327 yards, four touchdowns and one interception during Wednesday's 42-39 victory versus Arizona State. He also had four rushes for 21 yards.

Impact Mensah had cooled off a bit to close out the Blue Devils' regular season, but the dynamic quarterback was back to his old ways against Arizona State. He tossed for four touchdowns for the second time this year, and closes out a stellar 2025 campaign with 3,973 yards, 36 touchdowns and four interceptions while completing 66.8 percent of his passes. Those kind of numbers, even in a Duke uniform, are good enough to garner some Heisman hype this offseason.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson Castle - Five carries, one touchdown Castle had five rushes for 18 yards and one touchdown during Wednesday's 42-39 victory against Arizona State.

Impact Unlike each of Duke's previous three games, Castle logged fewer than 10 rushing attempts, but his limited opportunities did not stop him from logging a touchdown. Transferring from mid-major Appalachian State to Power Conference staple Duke is a tough challenge that the running back took in stride. Castle logged career-highs in carries (115), rushing yards (488) and touchdowns (12).

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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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

2026 College Football Transfer Portal Tracker: Indiana QB Alberto Mendoza Enters

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