Mike Elko Coverage

Manny Diaz on being named Duke's head football coach: 'The timing was perfect'

On Friday, new Duke football coach Manny Diaz joined "The Adam Gold Show" on 99.9 The Fan.

2023 college football bowl game guide: Dates, times, TV

Here's your guide, chock full with plenty of excuses to avoid other holiday responsibilities and settle in on the couch this bowl season - the most wonderful time of the year.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Here's where NC State, North Carolina and Duke will play this bowl season

With the College Football Playoff set and ready to roll with absolutely zero controversy of any kind, bowl matchups are slowly announced over the course of Sunday afternoon. Check back here for the updates on which games the Triangle teams will be playing in and who they will matchup against in the final games of their season.

Louis Fernandez, WRAL Sports

Which bowl game will NC State, North Carolina and Duke play in?

Here's a look at which bowl bids NC State, North Carolina and Duke could accept.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Duke starts process of replacing Mike Elko after an unusually short coaching stint in Durham

Duke made a rapid climb under Mike Elko. Now they're searching for a new football coach after an unusually short tenure.

Aaron Beard, Associated Press

Mike Elko leaves Duke, NC State crushes UNC and Panthers fire Frank Reich

Mike Elko head to Texas A&M, the Carolina Panthers fire Frank Reich and the state of both UNC and NC State's football programs.

Elko returns to Texas A&M; Duke coaching search begins

46-year-old Mike Elko went 16-9 in two seasons at Duke.

Texas A&M introduces Mike Elko

The Texas A&M football program introduces former Duke coach Mike Elko on Monday, days after Elko coached the Blue Devils to a 30-19 win in Durham.

Duke AD: National search to find 'exceptional' coach to replace Elko is underway

Nina King, Duke's athletic director, said Trooper Taylor will serve as the football team's interim coach.

Brian Murphy, WRAL

Duke AD King: We wish Elko the best in College Station

Duke University Director of Athletics Nina King addresses the announcement that the head football coach would leave the Blue Devils after two seasons and a 16-9 record

Mike Elko leaving Duke for Texas A&M

Pat Welter examines how Mike Elko has transformed the Duke football program amid reports that he could be leaving for Texas A&M.

Report: Texas A&M expected to hire Mike Elko as next head football coach

Two years after being hired to turn the Duke football program around, Mike Elko might be making his way down south to College Station.

Instant reaction: Duke's Mike Elko to Texas A&M

Duke football coach Mike Elko is set to become Texas A&M's next coach, according to multiple reports.

Mike Elko leaving Duke, returns as head coach to Texas A&M

Texas A&M has hired Duke coach Mike Elko, replacing Jimbo Fisher with the man who was his defensive coordinator for four years in College Station, the university announced on Monday morning.

Brian Murphy and Louis Fernandez, WRAL

Duke receiver Jalon Calhoun: 'I just love (Mike Elko)'

Duke receiver Jalon Calhoun became just the fourth player in Blue Devils history to pass 3,000 yards receiving in the team's 30-19 win against Pitt.

Duke football coach Mike Elko vs. Pitt

Duke football head coach Mike Elko prepares for the game against Pittsburgh.

Duke football celebrates seniors with winning ways

Duke football picks up its seventh win of the season, this one on senior day. Head coach Mike Elko contributes the team's success to this group of seniors.

Duke coach Mike Elko: This senior class helped to build foundation

Duke head coach Mike Elko praises the senior class after the team's 30-19 win against Pitt. He says the team helped to build the foundation of the future of the program.

Duke dominates Pitt on senior day, 30-19

The Blue Devils solidify their first win over the University of Pittsburgh since 2014, after a seven year losing streak. Grayson Loftis had 248 yards of offense, with 20 of 37 passes completed and 2 touchdowns.

Gianna Forbis, WRAL Sports contributor, and Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Mike Elko, Duke hope home strength holds against Pitt

The Blue Devils are 6-5, but 5-1 at home where they host Pitt in the regular season finale.

The Blue Devils suffer a close one, losing 30-27 against the Cavaliers

Duke made it a close one at the end, but could not pull away with the win. Loftis felt the pressure in the pocket, but most receivers felt the pressure downfield with UVA's defense. Duke's defense could not stop the deep ball, with quarterback Colandrea playing an air game of passing to Malik Washington and Malachi Fields.

Duke Sports Information

Duke's Mike Elko addresses Texas A&M job rumors

The Duke head football coach is "not oblivious" the rumors his name is being mentioned for the Aggies' job.

Duke's Mike Elko addresses Texas A&M coaching rumors

Texas A&M fired head coach Jimbo Fisher on Sunday. Mike Elko was the Aggies defensive coordinator from 2018-2021.

After double OT loss, Elko must ready team for struggling Cavaliers

Duke plays at Virginia Saturday at 3 p.m.

Elko: We knew we had to do whatever it took, it was that kind of game

Duke's Mike Elko after their 47-45 2OT loss to UNC