Duke football reveals official 2026 season opening depth chart
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Duke head coach Manny Diaz released the team’s official depth chart on Monday, August 31, ahead of the 2026 season opener. The Blue Devils are scheduled to host Tulane on Saturday, September 5, at 3:30 p.m. ET. Walker Eget is listed as the starting quarterback for the upcoming contest. The program enters the new season following a 9-5 finish that included an ACC championship, though the roster has undergone significant changes with 17 departures from last year. Ten starters from that title-winning squad return for the opening game, which will be broadcast on the ACC Network.
- •Duke hosts Tulane on September 5 at 3:30 p.m. ET.
- •Walker Eget is designated as the team's starting quarterback.
- •The 2026 roster features 10 returning starters from last season.
- •The game will be televised on the ACC Network.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Duke football releases depth chart ahead of 2026 season opener vs Tulane
"Who will start for Duke football in its Week 1 contest vs Tulane to open the 2026 college football season? Here is Duke's official depth chart.
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