Gunnar Holmberg
Duke head coach David Cutcliffe watches the action during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Miami decks Duke, 47-10, to continue late-season surge

By Bob Sutton Nov. 27, 2021 03:57 PM EST

Miami wide receiver Jacolby George (15) gets upended as he tries to hurdle over Duke safeties Brandon Johnson (30) and Isaiah Fisher-Smith (11) on a punt return during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Miami (FL) at Duke 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 02:17 PM EST

Louisville wide receiver Ahmari Huggins-Bruce (9) catches a touchdown pass while Duke safety Brandon Johnson (30) chases during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Cunningham propels Louisville past Duke, 62-22

Bob Sutton Nov. 18, 2021 10:59 PM EST

Louisville running back Trevion Cooley scores a touchdown as Duke safety Da'Quan Johnson (17) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Louisville at Duke 11/18/2021

Nov. 18, 2021 08:57 PM EST

Louisville linebackers Jack Fagot, left, and Yasir Abdullah, hidden, bring down Syracuse quarterback Garrett Shrader (16) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Louisville won 41-3. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Louisville on brink of bowl berth, Duke just wants to win

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 17, 2021 04:46 PM EST

Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley, left, shakes hands with Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente following an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Virginia Tech, Duke both looking to end losing streaks

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 11, 2021 04:31 PM EST

Duke wide receiver Jalon Calhoun (5) celberates his touchdown reception against Pittsburgh with wide receiver Darrell Harding Jr. (3), wide receiver Jake Bobo (19), top, and running back Mataeo Durant (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Pickett passes Pittsburgh past Duke, 54-29

Bob Sutton Nov. 06, 2021 03:56 PM EDT

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Hartman, No. 13 Wake Forest top Duke 45-7 to stay unbeaten

By Aaron Beard Oct. 30, 2021 07:15 PM EDT

Wake Forest wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams (13) makes a catch over Duke safety Jalen Alexander (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Duke at Wake Forest 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 05:41 PM EDT

Duke head coach David Cutcliffe looks on during a timeout in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Virginia at Scott Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)
No. 13 Wake Forest looks to stay unbeaten as it hosts Duke

By Aaron Beard Oct. 28, 2021 11:07 AM EDT

Duke quarterback Gunnar Holmberg (12) runs with the ball during the second quarter of the team's NCAA football game against Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)
Duke at Virginia 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 07:41 PM EDT

Georgia Tech wide receiver Adonicas Sanders (12) starts to celebrate after he caught a pass for what proved to be the winning touchdown against Duke cornerback Jeremiah Lewis (39) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Sanders' late TD catch helps Georgia Tech beat Duke 31-27

By Aaron Beard Oct. 09, 2021 04:19 PM EDT

Duke safety Jaylen Stinson (16) gets upended by Georgia Tech place kicker Gavin Stewart (88) and Georgia Tech defensive back Myles Sims (16) as he returns a kickoff during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Georgia Tech at Duke 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 02:17 PM EDT

North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs (11) reacts following a touchdown against Duke during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Howell shines as UNC tops rival Duke, 38-7

By Mitchell Northam Oct. 02, 2021 03:47 PM EDT

Duke defensive tackle DeWayne Carter, left, tackles North Carolina running back D.J. Jones (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Duke at North Carolina 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 01:51 PM EDT

Duke quarterback Gunnar Holmberg (12) hands off to running back Mataeo Durant (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
North Carolina tries to regroup again, hosts rival Duke

By Aaron Beard Sep. 30, 2021 11:54 AM EDT

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8), top, gets off a pass as New Hampshire defensive back Caleb Mead (24) pressures during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: Pitt's Pickett accounts for 6 TDs

By The Associated Press Sep. 25, 2021 08:57 PM EDT

Holmberg accounts for five TDs as Duke decks Kansas, 52-33

By Bob Sutton Sep. 25, 2021 07:55 PM EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Gunnar Holmberg tied a school record with four rushing touchdowns and threw for a fifth as Duke overcame Kansas for a 52-33 victory...

Kansas quarterback Jason Bean (17) scrambles against Duke during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Kansas at Duke 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 05:51 PM EDT

Kansas quarterback Jason Bean (17) passes to a teammate during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 18 2021. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Duke's Durant looks to keep finding end zone vs Kansas

By Aaron Beard Sep. 23, 2021 10:37 AM EDT