The Duke football program underwent quite the overhaul this offseason. After the Blue Devils shockingly lost both star quarterback Darian Mensah and star wide receiver Cooper Barkate to the transfer portal at the last second, it sent head coach Manny Diaz and his staff into a spiral as they scrambled to find replacements. Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Darian Mensah (10) celebrates after the Blue Devils score a touchdown in overtime during the ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Coming off the program's first ACC Championship since 1989, it's more likely than not that the Blue Devils go through a bit of a championship hangover, although this one was quite out of their control. The Blue Devils were able to rebound with some solid pieces, but it's going to take most of them exceeding expectations for Duke to have a shot to repeat as conference champs.…