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Duke QB Darian Mensah Faces Legal Battle Over Transfer

1/22/2026

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Duke quarterback Darian Mensah may enter the transfer portal but cannot enroll or play for another school until a court rules on Duke's injunction request.
A hearing on the injunction is set for February 2.
Mensah signed a $4 million contract with Duke and announced his intention to transfer to Miami on the last day to enter the portal.
Duke filed a lawsuit claiming Mensah violated his contract, and Judge Michael O'Foghludha issued a temporary restraining order to prevent a breach.
Duke seeks arbitration to resolve Mensah's contractual obligations.

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Duke quarterback Darian Mensah may enter the transfer portal but cannot enroll or play for another school until a court rules on Duke's injunction request.
A hearing on the injunction is set for February 2.
Mensah signed a $4 million contract with Duke and announced his intention to transfer to Miami on the last day to enter the portal.
Duke filed a lawsuit claiming Mensah violated his contract, and Judge Michael O'Foghludha issued a temporary restraining order to prevent a breach.
Duke seeks arbitration to resolve Mensah's contractual obligations.