Manny Diaz Talks Duke's QB, Rivalry with UNC & the CFP Path Ahead
ESPN College GameDay · ESPN, Rece Davis, Pete Thamel
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Show Notes
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are joined by Duke head coach Manny Diaz! From detailing his aggressive portal strategy to landing quarterback Darian Mensah, to navigating a tough schedule and fueling the storied UNC rivalry, Diaz lays out his blueprint for building a winning culture. He speaks candidly about the trait he sees in championship teams, the rising support for Duke football, and even offers advice to his former colleagues at ESPN.
0:00 - Manny Diaz on Duke's competitive advantage
3:35 - Manny Diaz talks portal strategy and QB Darian Mensah
13:35 - Duke's demanding schedule
19:56 - The trait that leads to wins
24:12 - Manny Diaz on the support for Duke football
28:01 - The Duke-North Carolina rivalry
32:26 - Manny Diaz shares some advice to those at ESPN
37:53 - Duke's potential pathway to the CFP
40:37 - 16-team CFP coming in 2026?
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