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Gaston Gazette
gastongazette.com > story > sports > college > basketball > 09/02/2026 > duke-womens-basketball-announces-2026-27-schedule > 91582880007

Duke women's basketball 2026-27 schedule finalized

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (154+ words) Duke women's basketball has finalized its 2026-27 schedule. The program had previously announced its nonconference slate in August, with the ACC releasing its full, 18-game conference schedule on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The Blue Devils will open their seventh season under Kara Lawson…...

The Fayetteville Observer
gastongazette.com > story > sports > college > football > 08/26/2026 > breaking-down-duke-footballs-special-teams-unit-in-2026 > 91386345007

Duke football enters 2026 with kicker battle, new-look return game

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (352+ words) Duke football will have some important holes to fill on special teams in 2026. The Blue Devils return junior punter Kade Reynoldson, one of the team's most experienced specialists. But they'll have to replace four-year starting kicker Todd Pelino and several…...

The Fayetteville Observer
gastongazette.com > story > sports > college > football > 08/25/2026 > duke-football-nonconference-game-contracts-pay-for-2026-season > 91386367007

Duke football nonconference game contracts, money for 2026 season

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (290+ words) Duke football will pay at least $400,000 and receive $250,000 with its 2026 nonconference schedule, according to documents obtained by The Fayetteville Observer/USA TODAY Network through a public records request. The ACC is transitioning to a nine-game league schedule in 2026, leaving the…...

Gaston Gazette
gastongazette.com > story > sports > college > football > 08/24/2026 > nc-state-football-virginia-game-time-tv-week-0 > 91386679007

When is NC State football vs Virginia? Time, date, TV for Week 0 game

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (259+ words) N.C. State football opens its 2026 season on the road at Virginia on Saturday, Aug. 29. In a game that was supposed to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Week 0 contest instead got moved to Scott Stadium in Charlottesville between the…...

Gaston Gazette
gastongazette.com > story > sports > college > football > 08/24/2026 > how-steve-spurrier-suspension-helped-lead-duke-to-an-acc-title-blue-devils-history > 91001151007

How Steve Spurrier’s only suspension helped lead Duke to an ACC title | Exclusive

3+ week, 1+ hour ago   (869+ words) Duke football was 57 seconds away from ending a 27-year bowl drought. In front of 52,000 fans at Carter-Finley Stadium, the Blue Devils led N.C. State 43-40 and needed one final stop to secure a spot in the Peach Bowl – which had already announced…...

The Fayetteville Observer
gastongazette.com > story > sports > college > acc > 08/24/2026 > nc-state-football-predictions-2026-college-football-season > 91289446007

NC State football eye-popping bold predictions for Wolfpack in 2026 season

3+ week, 1+ hour ago   (324+ words) N.C. State football enters its 14th season with coach Dave Doeren hoping to chase double-digit wins with veteran quarterback CJ Bailey and an improved Wolfpack defense. Coming off an 8-5 record, N.C. State brings 50 newcomers into the 2026 season. In the preseason ACC media poll,…...

The Fayetteville Observer
gastongazette.com > story > sports > college > acc > 08/24/2026 > unc-football-predictions-2026-college-football-season > 91289462007

UNC football won't be as bad as you think, and other bold predictions for 2026

3+ week, 1+ hour ago   (224+ words) There’s not a lot of positive buzz around UNC football as it enters Year 2 under coach Bill Belichick. After bringing in 70 players ahead of a 4-8 debut season, the Tar Heels enter the 2026 season with 60 newcomers, including 40 freshmen. In the preseason ACC…...

Gaston Gazette
gastongazette.com > story > sports > college > acc > 08/21/2026 > bill-belichick-radio-show-unc-football-2026 > 91411015007

UNC football radio show returns with notable changes for Bill Belichick

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (238+ words) Bill Belichick will kick off “Carolina Football Live,” the Tar Heels’ weekly radio show, on Monday, Aug. 24, from Top of the Hill Restaurant and Brewery in Chapel Hill. Unlike his debut season as a college football coach, Belichick is scheduled…...

The Fayetteville Observer
gastongazette.com > story > sports > college > football > 08/21/2026 > duke-footballs-defense-looks-to-return-to-2024-form > 91284699007

Can Duke football's defense return to its 2024 form?

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (506+ words) Manny Diaz has had a favorite word throughout Duke football's offseason: urgency. It's what the third-year head coach feels his defense lacked in 2025, and what he hopes can return in 2026. The emphasis stems from what Duke's defense looked like two…...

The Fayetteville Observer
gastongazette.com > story > sports > college > acc > 08/21/2026 > billy-edwards-unc-football-quarterback-bill-belichick > 91289476007

Bill Belichick explains why Billy Edwards will be UNC football's starting QB vs TCU

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (288+ words) CHAPEL HILL — UNC football coach Bill Belichick confirmed Wisconsin transfer Billy Edwards Jr. will be the Tar Heels' starting quarterback against TCU in Ireland. “Billy’s probably a little more consistent. That probably showed up over the long haul," Belichick said…...