Duke football prepares special teams for 2026 season opener

Duke football is finalizing its special teams roster ahead of the season opener against Tulane on September 5. Cosme Salas steps in as the primary placekicker and kickoff specialist after performing well in previous seasons, including a perfect record on field goals under 40 yards. Kade Reynoldson returns as the punter, while Jayden Moore is set to handle both punt and kickoff returns after a strong freshman year. The Blue Devils aim to improve on last year's struggles, particularly in field goal attempts. The special teams lineup has been thoroughly analyzed ahead of the upcoming matchup.

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