STATEMENT: Duke Football DEFIES Odds in 2025; REPEAT Year Ahead? | ACC Media Days Chatter
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JJ Jackson discusses Duke Football's ambitions for the upcoming season and the impact of key players and coaching changes.
Duke Blue Devils set ambitious sights on another ACC football championship as Nate Sheppard prepares to shoulder a larger offensive role and a new quarterback looks to emerge. Can Manny Diaz keep the Blue Devils atop the league despite Darian Mensah’s transfer to Miami? JJ Jackson breaks down the impact of coaching transitions, how Sheppard’s explosive playmaking could shift the offensive attack, and whether Duke’s defense can anchor another title run. Wes Durham, Jimbo Fisher, and Drew Fabianich join the show to offer insider takes on Sheppard’s status among the ACC’s top running backs, the defensive mindset instilled by Diaz, and the NFL prospects of Chandler Rivers and VJ Anthony. Other key topics include Duke basketball’s elite recruiting with Cam Boozer and Jojo Boumtje Boumtje, the evolving ACC landscape, and the program’s elevated expectations. Can the Blue Devils remain contenders against Clemson, Louisville, and other conference heavyweights?
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