Dukes of the Gridiron

It's an interesting weekend for the Duke football and basketball teams, playing inferior opponents. The Blue Devil football team will play a non-conference game on the road against UConn, but it has no meaning on the team's quest to make the ACC Championship Game. However, a win would make Duke eligible for a bowl game. The basketball team plays Western Carolina at home after its season opening wi...

It wasn't pretty, but the Duke basketball team won its season opener against Texas behind a strong second half performance from Cameron Boozer. We breakdown the win for the Blue Devils which included an outstanding defensive showing as well as the areas that the team needs to clean up going forward. Plus, we breakdown the play of some of the biggest standouts of the night including Boozer, Isaiah...

The Duke football team went on the road and defeated the Clemson Tigers behind gusty play calling from its head coach and an incredible individual performance from its quarterback. It was the first win for the Blue Devils in Death Valley since 1980 and we break down the significance of the victory and how Duke remained alive for a spot in the ACC Championship Game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

It's a massive week for the Duke football team as they travel to Clemson following their second bye. After a disappointing loss against Georgia Tech, the Blue Devils are hoping to get its season on the right track against a Tiger team that has been a mess this season. We also look at the rest of the ACC football games this week that will see five ranked teams going on the road to play unranked tea...

Jon Scheyer provided some mixed messages after Duke's victory over Tennessee about the status of Maliq Brown and how he could be utilized when he returns. Also, Cam Boozer showed a new side of himself during the game that could have a major positive impact on the Blue Devils. In the last segment of the show, we briefly preview the Blue Devil football game this weekend against Clemson and provide a...

Cam Boozer led the Duke basketball team to another exhibition victory after a 24-point, 23-rebound night on the road against Tennessee. The Blue Devils saw the return of one of its injured players while sophomores Isaiah Evans and Pat Ngongba stepped up in the second half to seal the victory. We also continue to breakdown the point guard dilemma and talk about the football scores around the ACC th...

After a dominant second half against UCF, the Duke basketball team will play its final exhibition game of the preseason on Sunday night against Tennessee and we discuss some of the things to watch for throughout the game. We debate the point guard battle between Cayden Boozer and Caleb Foster while updating the injuries to Dame Sarr and Maliq Brown. Also, we look at the ACC football schedule for t...

Duke opened its preseason with a dominant second half to defeat UCF in an exhibition and freshman Cam Boozer proved why he is a contender for the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft after a sensational night. We also break down the performance of other Blue Devil freshmen and key returners who shined in the victory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

A disaster start for Duke against Georgia Tech sunk their chances at picking up its fourth straight victory and keeping its unbeaten start in conference play alive. We break down the crushing loss for the Blue Devils and try to determine what went wrong and who to blame. Also, we detail where this team goes from here entering another bye week before a road game against Clemson. Hosted by Simplecas...

It's a game that can determine a participant in the ACC Championship game as the Duke football team hosts Georgia Tech on Saturday afternoon following its bye week. We breakdown how the Blue Devils defense must try and slow down Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King and why his rushing attempts could determine the winner of the game. Also, we look at how the Duke offense, led by quarterback Daria...

We react to the response from Duke football head coach Manny Diaz on James Franklin being fired at Penn State and the potential that he could leave the Blue Devils for the Nittany Lions. Plus, we breakdown the Duke basketball team being ranked No. 6 in the preseason AP Poll and No. 1 in the ACC and the players that landed on the preseason All-ACC Teams. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...

The biggest news in the college football world came when Penn State announced the firing of head coach James Franklin and rumors quickly began that Duke head coach Manny Diaz could replace him. Host Kevin Connelly explains that Penn State will probably be looking for a bigger name than Diaz to fill the role. Plus, we look at the biggest scores from around ACC Football this weekend and give a brief...

Jon Scheyer, Caleb Foster, and Maliq Brown attended ACC Media Days this week as the Duke basketball team prepares for the start of the regular season and the Blue Devils reveled outstanding news about one of its injured standouts. We breakdown Caleb Foster's answer as to why he opted not to transfer this offseason and Jon Scheyer's response about the culture of the program. Plus, we breakdown who...

The Duke basketball team looked strong during its annual Countdown to Craziness scrimmage, led by a handful of freshmen. We breakdown who had the strongest performances and what to expect in the two exhibition games for the Blue Devils later this month. Plus, we breakdown the two major announcements that the Duke basketball team made this weekend that could have a big impact on the future success...

The Duke football team landed its biggest win of the season overcoming an early deficit against Cal and proved that it has completely turned a corner since its early season struggles. Darian Mensah continues to develop as a quarterback and head coach Manny Diaz as his defense playing inspired football. The Blue Devils can start dreaming big entering its bye week with a massive showdown against Geo...

The Duke football team will try and get its third win in a row as the Blue Devils travel to the West Coast to play Cal on Saturday night. We break down the biggest challenges for the team on its cross-country trip and detail the biggest challenges that the Golden Bears will provide. Also, we give our keys to the game and a prediction on the pivotal ACC matchup. Plus, another preview of Duke basket...

The Duke basketball team is preparing to host its annual Countdown To Craziness on Friday night as the start of the regular season is a month away! It's the start of a huge month for the Blue Devils with an intrasquad scrimmage and two exhibition games. We preview what fans should be looking for during the scrimmage and which players have the most to prove, including Dame Sarr, Darren Harris, Came...

The Duke Football team landed its most impressive victory of the season on the road against Syracuse and it all started with its defense from the opening possession. The Blue Devils have given a new meaning to its season with its second straight conference victory after starting the season with three very poor performances. We take a quick preview of a massive challenge awaiting Duke next week as...

The Duke Football team enters a critical game in its season against Syracuse but also is in an interesting position given the brutal injuries that the Orange are trying to navigate. The game will tell a lot about head coach Manny Diaz, who has to have his team ready for any tricks Syracuse might throw at them. Also, an update on a couple of big stories to emerge from Duke Basketball Media Day incl...

The Duke basketball team has begun its start to the new season after conducting its first official practice and we break down some of the social media clips posted online. Reacting to the speech that Coach K gave to the Blue Devils ahead of its season, plus, major news dropped involving Kara Lawson, the women's basketball head coach, and how she must navigate a new job while keeping her team as a...

Kevin Connelly breaks down the beginning of the Duke basketball season as the Blue Devils hold its first official practice of the fall. Kevin breaks down the expectations from key players on the roster like Cameron Boozer, Isaiah Evans, and Patrick Ngongba while providing insight as to what to expect from the team this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor...

The Duke Football team saved its season with a victory over NC State in which the Blue Devils finally showed toughness and resilience this season. Head coach Manny Diaz had his team ready to play and responded to adversity after digging an early hole against the Wolfpack with quarterback Darian Mensah playing his best game in a Duke jersey. Plus, a breakdown of the shocker of the day in the ACC an...

Kevin Connelly previews the Duke Football game against NC State as the Blue Devils look to avoid a disastrous 1-3 start to the season. The breakdown involves the differences between the Blue Devils and Wolfpack on both sides of the football this season as NC State has shown toughness and discipline en route to its 3-0 record. Kevin also previews the biggest games around the ACC this week as the co...

Kevin Connelly talks about the success that Jon Scheyer has seen entering his fourth season as the head coach of the Duke basketball team and if he made a mistake not bringing in any legit players from the transfer portal like he did last season. The episode gives a detailed breakdown of the current players on the roster and if there is enough on the team to win the National Championship this seas...

Kevin Connelly breaks down the Duke loss against Tulane that saw another sluggish performance from the Blue Devils and constant mental mistakes on both sides of the ball. He questions why head coach Manny Diaz has not had his team ready to play in any of its three games this season and if the season could be over before Duke opens ACC play. Kevin also breaks down the performance from Darian Mensah...