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Duke enters Week 1 with significant roster and defensive questions

Duke enters Week 1 with significant roster and defensive questions

Preseason analysis continues to flag receiver depth, the run game, defensive rebound, and unresolved secondary roles before the Sept. 5 Tulane opener. Five secondary transfers may help, but the unit remains fluid; Nate Sheppard, Jaivon Solomon, and Jayvian Tanelus are among the players being watched closely.

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Updated Aug 29, 2026