Duke's defense gained a reputation last season as being tough, physical, sound and, as some coaches like to say, salty. N.C. State quarterback C.J. Bailey and running back Hollywood Smothers learned ...

While Duke hasn’t needed Maalik Murphy to win a game with his passing this season, Saturday’s victory over N.C. State was an example of a game the Blue Devils probably don’t win without their ...

Duke football's early mistakes and turnovers allowed Illinois to take the lead. A critical equipment penalty against Duke in the third quarter shifted the game's momentum. Illinois capitalized on ...

Saturday's game between Duke and Virginia is about as "must-win" as it gets. The Blue Devils still need another win to qualify for a bowl game, while both teams remain in the thick of a chaotic race ...

Better late than never, the Duke defense finally showed up. The timing just so happened to be in the ACC Championship in Charlotte, facing an offense that detonated the Blue Devils on their home field ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Duke forced just one turnover in three games after 27 takeaways in 2024. The Blue Devils rank 97th nationally in third-down defense ...