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Duke extends football coach Mike Elko's contract through 2029 after successful first season

FILE - Duke head coach Mike Elko runs onto the field prior to the start of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Duke has extended coach Mike Elko's contract through 2029 after he led the Blue Devils to nine wins and was named Atlantic Coast Conference coach of the year in his first season. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown, File)
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Overview

  • Duke extended football coach Mike Elko's contract through the 2029 season after a successful first year.
  • In his first season, Elko led Duke to a 9-4 record and a Military Bowl win.
  • The Blue Devils improved from 0-8 to 5-3 in ACC play in Elko's first season.
  • Elko was named ACC Coach of the Year for Duke's dramatic turnaround in 2022.
  • Duke also increased the salary pool for assistant coaches and support staff.