Duke football will look considerably different this season compared to the team that won the program's first ACC championship a year ago. The roster turnover has been significant, and the question surrounding the Blue Devils heading into next season is whether Manny Diaz can reload quickly enough to remain a contender in a conference that is not standing still. The championship run itself was remarkable. Despite finishing the regular season with a 7-5 record, Diaz guided the Blue Devils to a victory over the 17th-ranked Virginia Cavaliers in the ACC Championship Game. Duke then carried that momentum into the Sun Bowl, where they defeated Arizona State, a program that had been competitive in the Big 12. It was a finish to the season that validated everything Diaz has been building in Durham. Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz celebrates defeating the Virginia Cavaliers during the 2025 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium.…