Duke Football 2025 — the Offseason Thread
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CameronBornAndBred
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They still have Duke's opener Aug 30, lol
Haha. I have the ACC app on my iPad but rarely use it. Seems they are so much slower in updating scores or standings, so routinely go elsewhere.
msdukie
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It was a rerun of the special earlier this offseason.
CameronBornAndBred
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ESPN has an article up highlighting the top playmakers for next year. Our Chandler Rivers makes the list.
www.espn.com
No QBs allowed: We name the 25 best non-QB players for 2025
It's not all about quarterbacks. These players could have a big impact on 2025, even if they don't throw a pass.
brevity
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Sort of an FYI thing when it's a player Duke doesn't get. Dushawn London reports that 2026 two-sport recruit Nasir Rankin picked Illinois over Duke, Nebraska, UNC, and USC.
247sports.com
Illinois has secured a major in-state commitment from dual-sport standout Nasir Rankin, a 5-foot-11 athlete out of Chicago's Morgan Park High School...
As a junior in 2024, Rankin caught 40 passes for 991 yards and 12 touchdowns on 24.8 yards per reception in 12 games. He also rushed 19 times for 110 yards and one score, good for 5.8 yards per carry. Rankin got snaps in all three phases...
The other big part of his commitment to Illinois was his ability to join the basketball program. Brad Underwood and the staff expressed that he will be able to play his game and earn playing time.
Dual sport athlete Nasir Rankin commits to Illinois football and basketball
Rankin is ranked as a four-star football prospect.
247sports.com
Illinois has secured a major in-state commitment from dual-sport standout Nasir Rankin, a 5-foot-11 athlete out of Chicago's Morgan Park High School...
As a junior in 2024, Rankin caught 40 passes for 991 yards and 12 touchdowns on 24.8 yards per reception in 12 games. He also rushed 19 times for 110 yards and one score, good for 5.8 yards per carry. Rankin got snaps in all three phases...
The other big part of his commitment to Illinois was his ability to join the basketball program. Brad Underwood and the staff expressed that he will be able to play his game and earn playing time.
Dr. Maturin
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The trailer for the new College Football video game features a Maalik Murphy interception at the 1:30 mark.
4 games announced: Elon 730 PM (no TV), IL noon (ESPN/ABC) @Tulane 8PM e2 (and it will still be a sauna), Yukon 330PMCBSN. Why we are playing a Th night game for no TV is beyond me.
Link: https://goduke.com/news/2025/5/29/football-three-kick-times-set-for-2025-campaign
Link: https://goduke.com/news/2025/5/29/football-three-kick-times-set-for-2025-campaign
CameronBornAndBred
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And we're paying Elon to do it with us.
It's been seemingly forever since we've had a noon September game, so pack your sunscreen on the 6th. (And come join us at our tailgate for brunch.)
The Elon game not being on TV is appalling, streaming only. I have no idea what the thinking is there, but that's a dumbaz move.
killerleft
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I renewed football tickets for myself and a friend earlier today. He can't walk unassisted easily, so I asked for handicap seats in general admission.
Since Duke turned most of the available handicap general admission seats into part of the Dollar Shave Club Devils Deck, that was a no-go. There were options that we knew about, but even the best one included a visit to the ADA window inside the confines of Wally Wade. That adds at least 10 minutes to the Box Office Experience, and once took over 30.
I ended up with reserved handicap tickets on the 30-yard line, sunny side. But only after I convinced the young lady on the phone that I was not dead yet, wanted to go for a walk, and was happy. Yep, they had me down as deceased!
I told my wife that if she really wanted to see me again after I depart this life, to just present a valid credit card to the Duke ticket office and I may show up!
Go Duke!
Since Duke turned most of the available handicap general admission seats into part of the Dollar Shave Club Devils Deck, that was a no-go. There were options that we knew about, but even the best one included a visit to the ADA window inside the confines of Wally Wade. That adds at least 10 minutes to the Box Office Experience, and once took over 30.
I ended up with reserved handicap tickets on the 30-yard line, sunny side. But only after I convinced the young lady on the phone that I was not dead yet, wanted to go for a walk, and was happy. Yep, they had me down as deceased!
I told my wife that if she really wanted to see me again after I depart this life, to just present a valid credit card to the Duke ticket office and I may show up!
Go Duke!
Dr. Maturin
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First noon home game since Pitt over Thanksgiving weekend 2023. First September home noon kick with fans(there was one in 2020) since the Northwestern game in 2017.
I've enjoyed the extra night games of the last few years. It certainly seems to help the atmosphere. But I hope we get a better mix of game times this year. And brunch tailgating is the best.
chrishoke
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And a bunch of others like Mich., ND, Penn State, Tenn. Mich St., Ark.
yes, when Nina calls to ask me (or ESPN calls) I'm going to request a bunch of 3pm games...allows for good dining pre and post game.
DoubleBlue
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Here's a couple of links for aforementioned WR commit Brody Keefe.
www.on3.com
Brody Keefe - Myers Park - Wide Receiver
Explore Brody Keefe's athlete profile at On3.com. Get news and insights into his playing career, statistics, and achievements in sports.
hallcity
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But we’ll have to keep recruiting him because those other schools won’t stop.
chrishoke
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alwaysb the case with good recruits.