2026 Duke Blue Devils football team

2026 Duke Blue Devils football
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
Record0–0 (0–0 ACC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorJonathan Brewer (3rd season)
Defensive coordinatorJonathan Patke (3rd season)
Home stadiumWallace Wade Stadium
2026 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
Conf. Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Boston College   0 0     0 0  
California   0 0     0 0  
Clemson   0 0     0 0  
Duke   0 0     0 0  
Florida State   0 0     0 0  
Georgia Tech   0 0     0 0  
Louisville   0 0     0 0  
Miami (FL)   0 0     0 0  
NC State   0 0     0 0  
North Carolina   0 0     0 0  
Pittsburgh   0 0     0 0  
SMU   0 0     0 0  
Stanford   0 0     0 0  
Syracuse   0 0     0 0  
Virginia   0 0     0 0  
Virginia Tech   0 0     0 0  
Wake Forest   0 0     0 0  
Championship: December 5, 2026
As of March 20, 2026
Rankings from AP poll

The 2026 Duke Blue Devils football team will represent Duke University during the 2026 NCAA Division I FBS football season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The Blue Devils are led by head coach Manny Diaz, coaching his third year as the Blue Devils head coach, and will play their home games at Wallace Wade Stadium located in Durham, North Carolina.

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResult
September 5Tulane*
September 12at Illinois*
September 19Stanford
  • Wallace Wade Stadium
  • Durham, NC
September 26William & Mary*
  • Wallace Wade Stadium
  • Durham, NC
October 10at Georgia Tech
October 17North Carolina
October 24at Virginia
October 31Boston College
  • Wallace Wade Stadium
  • Durham, NC
November 7at NC State
November 14at Miami
November 21Clemson
  • Wallace Wade Stadium
  • Durham, NC
November 28at Wake Forest
  • *Non-conference game

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Game summaries

vs Tulane

Tulane Green Wave (0–0) at Duke Blue Devils (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Green Wave 0
Blue Devils 0

at Wallace Wade StadiumDurham, North Carolina

  • Date: September 5
  • Game time: TBD
Statistics TULN DUKE
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Tulane Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Duke Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Illinois

Duke Blue Devils (0–0) at Illinois Fighting Illini (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Blue Devils 0
Fighting Illini 0

at Gies Memorial StadiumChampaign, Illinois

  • Date: September 12
  • Game time: TBD
Statistics DUKE ILL
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Duke Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Illinois Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Stanford

Stanford Cardinal (0–0) at Duke Blue Devils (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Cardinal 0
Blue Devils 0

at Wallace Wade Stadium • Durham, North Carolina

  • Date: September 19
  • Game time: TBD
Statistics STAN DUKE
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Stanford Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Duke Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs William & Mary

William & Mary Tribe (0–0) at Duke Blue Devils (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Tribe (FCS) 0
Blue Devils 0

at Wallace Wade Stadium • Durham, North Carolina

  • Date: September 26
  • Game time: TBD
Statistics W&M DUKE
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
William & Mary Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Duke Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Georgia Tech

Duke Blue Devils (0–0) at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Blue Devils 0
Yellow Jackets 0

at Bobby Dodd StadiumAtlanta, Georgia

  • Date: October 10
  • Game time: TBD
Statistics DUKE GT
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Duke Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Georgia Tech Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs North Carolina

North Carolina Tar Heels (0–0) at Duke Blue Devils (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Tar Heels 0
Blue Devils 0

at Wallace Wade Stadium • Durham, North Carolina

  • Date: October 17
  • Game time: TBD
Statistics UNC DUKE
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
North Carolina Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Duke Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Virginia

Duke Blue Devils (0–0) at Virginia Cavaliers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Blue Devils 0
Cavaliers 0

at Scott StadiumCharlottesville, Virginia

  • Date: October 24
  • Game time: TBD
Statistics DUKE UVA
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Duke Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Virginia Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Boston College

Boston College Eagles (0–0) at Duke Blue Devils (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Eagles 0
Blue Devils 0

at Wallace Wade Stadium • Durham, North Carolina

  • Date: October 31
  • Game time: TBD
Statistics BC DUKE
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Boston College Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Duke Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at NC State

Duke Blue Devils (0–0) at NC State Wolfpack (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Blue Devils 0
Wolfpack 0

at Carter–Finley StadiumRaleigh, North Carolina

  • Date: November 7
  • Game time: TBD
Statistics DUKE NCSU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Duke Passing
Rushing
Receiving
NC State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Miami (FL)

Duke Blue Devils (0–0) at Miami Hurricanes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Blue Devils 0
Hurricanes 0

at Hard Rock StadiumMiami Gardens, Florida

  • Date: November 14
  • Game time: TBD
Statistics DUKE MIA
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Duke Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Miami (FL) Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Clemson

Clemson Tigers (0–0) at Duke Blue Devils (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Tigers 0
Blue Devils 0

at Wallace Wade Stadium • Durham, North Carolina

  • Date: November 21
  • Game time: TBD
Statistics CLEM DUKE
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Clemson Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Duke Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Wake Forest

Duke Blue Devils (0–0) at Wake Forest Demon Deacons (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Blue Devils 0
Demon Deacons 0

at Allegacy Federal Credit Union StadiumWinston-Salem, North Carolina

  • Date: November 28
  • Game time: TBD
Statistics DUKE WAKE
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Duke Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Wake Forest Passing
Rushing
Receiving

References

  1. ^ Alexander, Chip. "Duke football schedule is out for 2026 season. Highlights for Blue Devils' slate". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
  2. ^ "2026 Duke Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved 15 February 2026.