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Duke sues QB Darian Mensah over transfer portal entry

Closeup shot of Duke Blue Devils quarterback Darian Mensah.
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Duke University officially sued quarterback Darian Mensah on Tuesday, seeking a restraining order that would prevent Mensah from entering the NCAA transfer portal.

Mensah had originally announced his return to the Blue Devils a month ago, but informed the school on Friday that he was entering the transfer portal.

Duke contends that the NIL deal with Mensah prohibits him from entering the transfer portal and changing schools.

The school has reportedly filed a claim for arbitration to settle the matter.

Mensah led the Blue Devils to the ACC title and a 9-5 finish this past season while being regarded as the top quarterback in the conference. He finished the season with 3,973 passing yards and 34 touchdowns with a completion percentage of 66.8%.

The newest lawsuit is another reflection of the growing transfer portal issues currently encasing the college sports world.

James Parker is a sports writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker

About the Author Published Jan 20, 2026

JAMES PARKER

James Parker is a sports reporter and writer for Ball Exclusives. With a bachelor's degree earned at the age of 19, he’s spent years working as a sports journalist, including an award-winning stint at The Appalachian. He has never used AI for his work in any way, shape or form.
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