Duke football starts season 3-0, players express team cohesion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 4:21 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Duke football is off to a 3-0 start after defeating Stanford 35-7 on September 19. Players and coaches emphasize an unusual level of connectivity and cohesion within the team, citing a competitive fall camp and a desire to prove doubters wrong. Center Matt Craycraft noted that this year’s squad embodies what Duke football represents, with teammates focused on collective success. Next, Duke will face William & Mary on September 26 at Wallace Wade Stadium.
- •Duke is 3-0 this season, marking their second 3-0 start under Manny Diaz.
- •The team emphasizes unprecedented connectivity and team spirit.
- •Players attribute success to an intense fall camp and team cohesion.
- •Next game is against William & Mary on September 26.
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"Duke football is off to a 3-0 start, and players and coaches alike say this team feels different. Here's why.
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