North Carolina judge rules Duke must enter QB Darian Mensah into the transfer portal on Wednesday
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Key Points:
- Duke is pursuing legal action to keep star quarterback Darian Mensah in Durham for the 2026 season, alleging he breached a multi-year NIL contract granting Duke exclusive rights to his name, image, and likeness.
- Mensah, who signed a two-year deal worth around $8 million and led Duke to an ACC championship with 3,973 passing yards and 34 touchdowns, entered the transfer portal during the final day of the winter window.
- A North Carolina judge denied Duke's request to block Mensah's transfer portal entry, and Duke is expected to comply with NCAA rules by officially entering his name into the portal.
- Miami has been linked to Mensah, who previously announced he would return to Duke instead of entering
