Duke begins fall camp with quarterback competition between Egat and Mahan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Duke Blue Devils opened fall football camp on August 5, 2026, with a significant competition for the starting quarterback position. Transfer Walker Egat and redshirt freshman Dan Mahan split first-team reps during the initial practice. Duke head coach Manny Diaz noted the promise of both players, who are adjusting to new offensive schemes while displaying leadership throughout the summer. Diaz emphasized the importance of the competition and indicated the timing of naming a starter remains flexible as the team progresses through training camp.
- •Duke opened fall camp on August 5, 2026.
- •Walker Egat and Dan Mahan are competing for the starting QB role.
- •Egat is a transfer, while Mahan is a redshirt freshman.
- •Both players showed leadership qualities during summer workouts.
- •Manny Diaz is flexible about when to name a starting quarterback.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Quarterback battle brews as Duke opens fall football camp
"Transfer Walker Egat and redshirt freshman Dan Mahan are working to win the starting QB job.
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