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Duke’s Darian Mensah Set to Face Former Team Tulane in New Orleans

The transfer-portal standout arrives as one of the nation’s most productive passers after a breakout year at Tulane.

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Sep 6, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Darian Mensah (10) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Mensah, who left Tulane after the 2024 season to join Duke, will return to Yulman Stadium to lead the Blue Devils this weekend.
  • He ranks second nationally at 361.5 passing yards per game and has five touchdown passes through two games, per the Associated Press.
  • His strong start follows a three-turnover outing in a loss to then-No. 9 Illinois, including two lost fumbles on backside hits.
  • USA TODAY reports he signed a reported $8 million NIL deal upon transferring to Duke, a figure not independently verified.
  • The 247Sports No. 7 quarterback transfer was named a 2025 team captain at Duke, while Tulane coach Jon Sumrall publicly praised him and emphasized there is no bad blood.