Shaka Heyward

FILE - Duke head coach Mike Elko answers a question at the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 21, 2022. Duke's football season is set to kick off Sept. 2, 2022, against Temple University. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

Duke hopes fresh start under Elko sparks return to success

By Aaron Beard Aug. 17, 2022 12:09 PM EDT

Louisville running back Trevion Cooley scores a touchdown as Duke safety Da'Quan Johnson (17) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Louisville at Duke 11/18/2021

Nov. 18, 2021 08:57 PM EST

Duke quarterback Gunnar Holmberg (12) runs with the ball during the second quarter of the team's NCAA football game against Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)

Duke at Virginia 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 07:41 PM EDT

Duke defensive tackle DeWayne Carter, left, tackles North Carolina running back D.J. Jones (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Duke at North Carolina 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 01:51 PM EDT

Holmberg accounts for five TDs as Duke decks Kansas, 52-33

By Bob Sutton Sep. 25, 2021 07:55 PM EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Gunnar Holmberg tied a school record with four rushing touchdowns and threw for a fifth as Duke overcame Kansas for a 52-33 victory...

Kansas quarterback Jason Bean (17) scrambles against Duke during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Kansas at Duke 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 05:51 PM EDT

Duke wide receiver Jalon Calhoun (5) outruns North Carolina A&T defensive back Najee Reams (20) and linebacker Stephan Davis Jr. (48) for a long gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Durant scores 3 TDs as Duke rushes past N.C. A&T, 45-17

By Bob Sutton Sep. 10, 2021 11:30 PM EDT

North Carolina A&T head coach Sam Washington watches his team play against Duke during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

North Carolina A&T at Duke 9/10/2021

Sep. 10, 2021 09:29 PM EDT

Charlotte wide receiver Victor Tucker (1) reacts after making a play during an NCAA college football game against Duke, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)

Duke at Charlotte 9/3/2021

Sep. 03, 2021 08:45 PM EDT

FILE - Duke quarterback Gunnar Holmberg takes a snap during an NCAA college football practice in Durham, N.C., in this Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, file photo. The Blue Devils are coming off a two-win season. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Cutcliffe hopes changes pulls Duke out of 2020 struggles

By Aaron Beard Aug. 18, 2021 10:15 AM EDT

Jeff Sims' 3 TD passes powers Georgia Tech past Duke, 56-33

By Charles Odum Nov. 28, 2020 11:06 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — After having to endure an unexpected four-week layoff, Jeff Sims played like he was determined to make up for lost time. ...