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The WireBreaking coverage · ACCUPDATED AUG 26, 2026
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Manny Diaz Addresses Duke’s Quarterback Decision and Team Questions

Duke coach Manny Diaz discussed the Blue Devils’ quarterback decision and several other team topics during Tuesday’s Zoom press conference. The specific decision, players involved and any resulting depth-chart change are not established by the available details.

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AUG 26, 2026
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Duke coach Manny Diaz addressed the Blue Devils’ quarterback decision and several other football topics during a Tuesday Zoom press conference. Diaz’s comments covered more than the quarterback position, but the specific decision and the players involved are not identified in the available details. No depth-chart change, injury update, timetable or game consequence is established. The information confirms that Diaz spoke publicly about the quarterback situation. It does not yet show whether Duke has named a starter, changed its rotation or altered its plans at the position.

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