Manny Diaz discusses Duke quarterback competition as practice begins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:28 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Duke Blue Devils' head coach Manny Diaz spoke after the first practice of Fall camp on August 5, 2026. With quarterback Darian Mensah transferring to Miami, Diaz is evaluating Walker Eget and Dan Mahan for the starting role. Eget, who transferred from San Jose State, has prior game experience, while Mahan is a redshirt freshman yet to start a college game. Diaz has not set a timeline for the final decision on the starting quarterback.
- •Duke opened Fall camp on August 5, 2026.
- •Darian Mensah's transfer leaves a gap in the roster.
- •Walker Eget throws for 5,563 yards in his previous four seasons.
- •Dan Mahan has not started a game in college.
- •A starting quarterback may be named close to the season opener.
- 2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Manny Diaz Provides Insight on Duke Quarterback Battle
"Head coach Manny Diaz provided some insight on the Duke football quarterback battle.
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