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Duke receives four votes in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Duke receives four votes in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll

Summary

Duke football remains outside the top 25 in the US LBM Coaches Poll released September 8, 2026. The team received four votes following their 17-3 season-opening win against Tulane, a decrease from the six votes they secured in the preseason poll. In the victory, running back Nate Sheppard recorded 227 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 35 carries. Duke currently prepares to travel to Champaign for a game against Illinois, which sits just outside the rankings at 27th with 45 votes. Only two teams on the current Duke schedule, Miami and Virginia, appear within the top 25 rankings.

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Status Watch

•Duke earned four votes in the September 8 US LBM Coaches Poll.
•Nate Sheppard rushed for 227 yards and two scores in the season opener.
•Duke travels to play Illinois, which is ranked 27th in the coaches poll.
•The Blue Devils' schedule includes two ranked opponents, Miami and Virginia.

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