Darian Mensah made an impressive debut for Duke, throwing for 389 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Blue Devils to a 45-17 victory over Elon in their season opener, with a strong second-half performance after a tied halftime.
Duke University is in search of a new head coach for its football team following the departure of Mike Elko. Potential candidates for the position include current head coaches Jamey Chadwell from Liberty, Willie Fritz from Tulane, and Curt Cignetti from James Madison. Power 5 coordinators Jim Knowles from Ohio State, Ryan Grubb from Washington, and Alex Atkins from Florida State are also being considered. In-house hires being considered are Trooper Taylor, the interim head coach, and current assistant coaches Kevin Johns and Tyler Santucci. The search for a new head coach is underway, and Duke is looking for someone who can continue the program's success.