DURHAM, N.C. – The Duke Blue Devils kicked off their 2024 football preseason on Tuesday with their initial practice of the season held at the Brooks Practice Facility.
Commencing with special teams activities, the team swiftly moved on to focused positional exercises and comprehensive team drills. Highlighting the session, quarterback [username] connected on several notable passes, sparking excitement among fans and teammates alike.
Post-practice, key team members including graduate student tight end Nicky Dalmolin and redshirt junior linebacker Tre Freeman, along with head coach Manny Diaz, shared insights and expectations for the upcoming season with the media.
Looking ahead, the Blue Devils are set to open their season on home turf against Elon on Friday, August 30, at Brooks Field in Wallace Wade Stadium, with the game starting at 7:30 p.m.
Fans eager to support Duke throughout the season can acquire tickets by visiting goduke.com/footballtix or by calling the Duke Athletics Ticket Office at 919-681-BLUE (2583). Followers can also stay updated by following Duke Football on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram under “DukeFOOTBALL”.
This year is particularly special as Duke celebrates its Centennial in 2024, commemorating 100 years since Trinity College transitioned to Duke University. This milestone provides an opportunity to reflect on Duke’s rich history, foster pride, strengthen community bonds, and gear up for a future of continued excellence and impactful leadership. More details on the centennial celebrations can be found at 100.duke.edu.