Duke suing its own quarterback in hope of keeping him in a Blue Devils uniform
NBC News • • sports
Key Points:
- Duke University has filed a lawsuit against star quarterback Darian Mensah, alleging he breached a multi-year contract by deciding to explore transfer opportunities after previously committing to stay through 2026.
- Mensah, who led Duke to its first outright conference football title since 1962, announced his transfer on the final day to enter the transfer portal, surprising the school which had announced his return just days earlier.
- The lawsuit claims Duke fulfilled all contractual obligations and that Mensah affirmed his commitment as recently as December 2025, but his last-minute decision disregards these commitments.
- This case echoes similar disputes involving star quarterbacks at the University of Washington and UNLV, where players faced conflicts over name, image, and likeness agreements and
