The Duke Blue Devils are coming off a 2025 season where they won the ACC Championship outright for the first time since 1962. It was a milestone moment for the program as all of the momentum and talent were there to be considered one of the favorites to win the ACC once more in 2026. However, a chaotic offseason has left the Blue Devils battered after losses in the transfer portal and the NFL Draft. Head coach Manny Diaz has another challenge to endure for his program, but it is one that Duke seems ready to face head-on this season when they open up the campaign against the Tulane Green Wave in Week 1. Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Nate Sheppard (20) celebrates a touchdown in the second quarter against the Virginia Cavaliers during the 2025 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images After a slow start to 2025, one of the conference's top coaches, Diaz, will hope to start hot.…