Duke's got exhibition hoops, a QB conversation, and a football team giving back — here's your morning rundown. • **Duke Basketball** – Blue Devils announce two marquee preseason matchups, setting up a strong tune-up slate before the season • **Duke Basketball** – Tennessee visits Cameron for an exhibition showdown on Oct. 20, a prime early-season test • **Duke Football** – Manny Diaz acknowledges the team can't replicate last year's path, with Darian Mensah as the reason why • **Duke Football** – Players visit kids at Durham Rescue Mission, showing up for the community off the field • **Duke Football** – Early look at 2026: does the program have a built-in superpower heading into the future? **What to watch:** How Mensah-centered Duke football evolves under Diaz's adjusted approach this season. The lineup's set. Drop in.