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Duke Football Faces Transfer Portal Shakeup Ahead of Sun Bowl

12/16/2025

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The transfer portal opens January 2, 2026.
As of December 15, three Duke players announced portal entries: Peyton Jones (RB), Maliki Wright (S), Vontae Floyd (CB).
Duke finished 8-5 and earned a Sun Bowl appearance against Arizona State on December 31.
Darian Mensah (QB) led the ACC in passing yards and touchdowns.
Duke is pursuing Kanye Thompson (CB) from Slippery Rock, with interest from over 30 programs.

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Story summary

The transfer portal opens January 2, 2026.
As of December 15, three Duke players announced portal entries: Peyton Jones (RB), Maliki Wright (S), Vontae Floyd (CB).
Duke finished 8-5 and earned a Sun Bowl appearance against Arizona State on December 31.
Darian Mensah (QB) led the ACC in passing yards and touchdowns.
Duke is pursuing Kanye Thompson (CB) from Slippery Rock, with interest from over 30 programs.