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Duke Completes ACC's Annual Kickoff Event
7/17/2026 4:20:00 PM | Football
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Redshirt senior tight end Jeremiah Hasley, redshirt junior linebacker Luke Mergott, sophomore running back Nate Sheppard and head coach Manny Diaz took part in the annual ACC Football Kickoff Friday at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown.
The group went through approximately seven hours of interviews, photo shoots and on-screen appearances in front of nearly 650 credentialed members of the media. ACC Network also hosted the Blue Devils for live on-air interviews as part of its Kickoff coverage.
Duke's 2026 season opener is slated for Saturday, September 6 when it welcomes Tulane to Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff on ACC Network.
Season tickets for the 2026 campaign are now available by visiting GoDuke.com/footballtix.Â
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ÂFootball season kicks off now ?? pic.twitter.com/n1xuSKiATM
— Duke Football (@DukeFOOTBALL) July 17, 2026
The group went through approximately seven hours of interviews, photo shoots and on-screen appearances in front of nearly 650 credentialed members of the media. ACC Network also hosted the Blue Devils for live on-air interviews as part of its Kickoff coverage.
Talkin' ball ?? pic.twitter.com/B0dGzyg1Nn
— Duke Football (@DukeFOOTBALL) July 17, 2026
Duke's 2026 season opener is slated for Saturday, September 6 when it welcomes Tulane to Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff on ACC Network.
Season tickets for the 2026 campaign are now available by visiting GoDuke.com/footballtix.Â
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#GoDuke
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