Duke faces skepticism in chances to repeat as ACC champions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:24 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Duke University, under head coach Manny Diaz, is being given slim chances to repeat as ACC champions. The Athletic predicts a 0.5 percent likelihood for Duke to replicate their success from last season, where they captured the title. The Blue Devils have lost key players, including their starting quarterback and top three receivers, contributing to the bleak outlook. However, the team has a marginally better chance of making the College Football Playoff at 1.7 percent. The Blue Devils' season kicks off on September 5 against Tulane at Wallace Wade Stadium.
- •Duke won the ACC title last season.
- •The Athletic predicts a 0.5 percent chance of repeating.
- •Key losses include the starting quarterback and top three receivers.
- •Duke has a 1.7 percent chance of reaching the College Football Playoff.
- •The season opener is on September 5 against Tulane.
- 6:24 PMYahoo Sports — Duke given little chance to repeat as ACC champs by The Athletic
"The Athletic is not high on Duke and head coach Manny Diaz repeating the same success they had last season when they won the ACC title.
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