Walker Eget wins Duke’s QB job and brings veteran steadiness to the Blue Devils
Walker Eget opened the 2026 season as Duke’s starting quarterback after beating out Dan Mahan, giving the Blue Devils a 6th-year veteran who already knows how to handle a competition. In Duke’s opener, he completed 13 of 26 passes for 131 yards with no touchdowns or turnovers, a reminder that his value is more about composure, experience, and managing the offense than flashy improvisation. At 6-foot-3 and 235 pounds, he looks built to take hits and keep the train on the tracks—useful if your team wants a steady hand, less ideal if you need instant fireworks.
