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Catching up on the draft ... Congrats to Duke and former QB Sean Renfree, the program's first player drafted since 2004. David Cutcliffe was proud of his top receiver. It was a sad draft for Georgia Tech, which was shut out for the first time...

Duke coach David Cutcliffe led the program to its first bowl game since 1994, and he spoke with Colin Cowherd about the time that Peyton Manning spent with Wes Welker, Eli Manning's inconsistent season and more. Cutcliffe also previewed the quarterba...

In 2008, Duke's scoring defense finished No. 50 in the country, and over the past six seasons, that was actually the highlight: 2012: No. 108 (36 points per game) 2011: No. 90 (31.17) 2010: No. 109 (35.42) 2009: No. 83 (28.33) 2008: No...

Earlier this morning we started a conversation with Duke coach David Cutcliffe to help preview the Blue Devils' spring practices, which begin today. Here is the second part of our interview: Even though you have so many big shoes to fill, how conf...

Duke starts spring practices today and it does so with plenty of questions as the program tries to build upon last year's postseason success of making it to a bowl game for the first time since 1994. Gone are quarterback Sean Renfree and his favorite...

Last spring, Duke's Brandon Braxton made the move from receiver to safety, where he finished with 38 tackles, including 1.5 for loss, and a pass breakup, in eight games. This spring, Braxton will return to his original position to help the Blue Devil...

Duke quarterback Anthony Boone said he isn't nervous about taking over the starting job this spring for former veteran Sean Renfree, who finished his career ranked third on the ACC's career completions list. Boone isn't exactly a novice. In his...

Former Duke football standout and assistant coach Scottie Montgomery will return to his alma mater to serve as the program's associate head coach and offensive coordinator/passing game while coaching the wide receivers, the school announced on Monday...

DUKE OFFENSE: Duke's passing game continued to be its strength, as veteran quarterback Sean Renfree and record-setting receiver Conner Vernon were again the highlights of the program. Vernon, the ACC's all-time leader in pass receptions and receiv...

Happy Friday, ACC fans ... Another Florida State assistant is leaving, this one a top recruiter, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd is the key to Clemson's success in 2013. Will Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Th...

We'll follow the old man wherever he wants to go Long as he wants to go opposite to the foe Duke coach David Cutcliffe has no problem being the underdog. Clemson's offensive linemen are gearing up for the showdown against LSU. There is plent...

If a national championship could be bought, Clemson is certainly willing to pay for one in the form of its coaches' salaries. Clemson has spared no expense when it comes to paying its football staff, according to a recent USA Today report on the s...

This is not the norm at scholarly Duke -- no class, just football. Welcome to the postseason, Blue Devils. "It's something none of the players have experienced," said cornerback Ross Cockrell. "We're all trying to get adjusted to being on campu...

It's time for your bowl edition of the upset watch. Now remember, these are not predictions. It's a look at which teams in the ACC are the most likely to pull off a stunning upset, or be the team to be knocked down. Teams don't have to be ranked to b...

ACC fans often search for a big-picture explanation as to why the conference has struggled so much in recent years, but one of the most overlooked answers is obvious: coaching. That's not to say the ACC doesn't have quality coaches -- Virginia Tec...

The ACC and Big East are tied at 4-4 entering this bowl season, with two more games to be played. Duke and Cincinnati will face each other in the Belk Bowl in Charlotte, and Virginia Tech and Rutgers will play in the Russell Athletic Bowl. The Hokies...