ESPN names Miami as Duke football's biggest archenemy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 7:16 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
ESPN's David Hale declares the Miami Hurricanes as the biggest rival of Duke football. Historical tensions include a controversial 2015 game where multiple uncalled penalties allowed Miami to win, depriving Duke of a 6-1 season start. This offseason, Miami's recruitment of quarterback Darian Mensah intensified animosities. Both teams will face off in November amid heightened rival feelings due to these incidents.
- •Duke football considers Miami its biggest archenemy.
- •A controversial 2015 game remains a sore point.
- •Miami's recruitment of Darian Mensah worsened tensions.
- •Duke's 2026 hopes were affected by the transfer.
- •The two teams will meet in November.
- 7:16 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN names Miami as Duke football's biggest archenemy
"There's no love lost between Duke and Miami on the football field after several tense moments between the two.
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