Duke, Manny Diaz agree on contract extension

Manny Diaz led Duke football to its first outright ACC title since 1962 this past season, defeating Virginia in the conference title game in overtime.

Now, he’s getting rewarded.

Duke athletic director Nina King announced on Thursday that the university and Diaz have agreed to a contract extension through 2032.

"Manny Diaz is exactly the right leader at exactly the right time for Duke University," King said. "His clear vision for Duke football, deep understanding of our student-athletes and strong alignment with campus and athletics leadership have positioned us for sustained success in the years ahead. We are incredibly proud to have him leading the Blue Devils, and with his passion, integrity and expertise, Duke football will continue to pursue excellence on and off the field well into the future."

In his two seasons in Durham, the 52-year-old Diaz has helped rebuild the program into an ACC contender, winning nine games in both seasons, including this past season in which the Blue Devils went 6-2 in conference play, working their way into the title game and winning a bowl game for the third time in four years. 

The Blue Devils also claimed their second straight “state title,” with wins over NC State, Wake Forest and UNC. 

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