After weeks of nothing but speculation, Duke football fans finally got some content during the ACC Football Kickoff on Wednesday.
First-year head coach Manny Diaz, who previously attended the same events as Miami’s head coach in 2019-21, said he thinks the Blue Devils defensive line might be special next season. He also broke down how his team doubled its experience through the transfer portal this summer, complete with the math to back that claim up.
Diaz brought three players with him, including both quarterbacks competing for the starting job. Blue Devils fans worried about any bitterness between Maalik Murphy and Grayson Loftis can rest assured, however, as the two repeatedly insisted they’ve enjoyed working together and improving this year. Diaz even said the locker room believes both quarterbacks can lead the Blue Devils to victory.
Here are the best photos from Diaz, Murphy, Loftis, and safety Jaylen Stinson during the Wednesday press conference.