Duke Coach Manny Diaz Secures Contract Extension Through 2031
Duke, Diaz reach contract extension through '31
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Duke University has extended football coach Manny Diaz's contract through the 2031 season following a successful year that included winning the ACC title. Under Diaz, the Blue Devils achieved an 18-9 record and a bowl victory, marking a significant turnaround for the program.
- 01Manny Diaz's contract extended through 2031.
- 02Led Duke to its first outright ACC title since 1962.
- 03Duke finished the season with a 9-5 record.
- 04Diaz has a two-year record of 18-9 at Duke.
- 05Duke defeated Arizona State in the Sun Bowl.
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Duke University announced that football coach Manny Diaz has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the Blue Devils through the 2031 season. This decision comes on the heels of a remarkable season where Diaz led the team to its first outright Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) title since 1962, culminating in a thrilling 27-20 overtime victory against Virginia in the ACC championship game. Over his two seasons at Duke, Diaz has compiled an impressive 18-9 record, including a perfect 6-0 against in-state ACC rivals such as North Carolina, NC State, and Wake Forest. The Blue Devils also celebrated a 42-39 win over Arizona State in the Sun Bowl, marking only the third time in the program's history that they have secured a bowl victory alongside the 1954 and 1960 teams. Athletic director Nina King praised Diaz for his leadership and vision, emphasizing his alignment with the university's goals and commitment to excellence both on and off the field.
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This extension signals Duke's commitment to building a competitive football program, which could enhance recruitment and community support.
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