Duke signs quarterback Darian Mensah to $8 million deal over two years

Duke University has signed former Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah for $8 million over two years. This deal marks a significant investment for Duke, which has not traditionally been known for its football program. Mensah, who led Tulane to a 9-5 record this season, completed nearly 66% of his passes for 2,723 yards and 22 touchdowns. He will be Duke's starting quarterback in 2025. Duke's football team has seen recent success, finishing with a 9-3 record this season. The hiring of coach Manny Diaz follows the departure of Mike Elko to Texas A&M.