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Duke Football Releases New Helmets for NC State Game

The Duke football program is putting a new twist on hoops-inspired letters.

Matt Giles

Duke football head coach Manny Diaz
Duke football head coach Manny Diaz / Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images
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The Duke basketball program created The Brotherhood look — gothic font — about five years ago. It took a few years, but the Duke football program followed suit for its 2023 season opener against then-No. 9 Clemson, debuting that "Duke" helmet script and watching it pay off to the tune of a 28-7 statement upset win at home under second-year head coach Mike Elko.

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Now, looking to snap the first two-game losing skid of Manny Diaz's first year at the helm, the Blue Devils (6-3, 2-3 ACC) are gearing up for a Saturday afternoon road showdown against an NC State Wolfpack program (5-4, 2-3 ACC) that is currently enjoying the first two-game winning streak in its 12th season of Dave Doeren's command in Raleigh.

So, perhaps it should come as no surprise that the Blue Devils hope to unleash some getup magic by breaking out the first-ever black background for Duke's gothic lettering on either the hardwood or gridiron. They'll do so via the following black helmets with white script, given a "chef's kiss" seal of approval from the Duke football social media team on Thursday night:

Here's the full jersey reveal video, as the Blue Devils are matching the black helmets with white tops (blue shoulder stripes and lettering) and black pants (white-blue-white stripes):

Kickoff between Duke and NC State in Carter-Finley Stadium is at 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (ACC Network).

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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