**Duke's offseason buzz hits a fork in the road heading into 2026.** - **Duke Football** — National projections pivot after championship run, signaling program has arrived but expectations are recalibrated - **Duke Football** — Multiple outlets predict a slight step back next season as the Blue Devils navigate a post-title target on their backs - **Duke Basketball** — ACC July tier rankings place Duke in the mix as 2026-27 projections take shape - **Duke Football** — Transfer Walker Kget's winding recruitment trail ends in Durham, bolstering the 2026 roster - **Duke Basketball** — Tournament of Champions summer action continues with Round 1 parts 6 and 7 underway **Watch:** Can Duke football prove the "step back" predictions wrong, or is a championship hangover already being written into the script? The lineup's set. Drop in.