Since 2026
Previously led Miami (2019-21) and served as Penn State's defensive coordinator before Duke hired him in Dec. 2023. Delivered the program's first ACC title since 1989 in just his second season (2025), plus a Sun Bowl win — a stunning turnaround that earned him a market-resetting 8-year extension.
Record & context
Lifetime record39–24 (college, 2 programs)
Current program3rd season at Duke
Years in system—
ATS contextNo single published career ATS figure Duke finished 2025 at 9-5 (6-2 ACC), including an overtime ACC Championship win over Virginia and a Sun Bowl win over Arizona State. A regular-season 7-5 record undersold a team that went 3-0 against ranked opponents down the stretch — a real, live streak.
Previous season9–5
Compensation
Salary$8.0M
SourceCoach salary per CanesInSight/beat reporting: an 8-yr extension averaging $8M annually plus a $1M annual retention bonus, signed after Duke's 2025 ACC title. Duke has not disclosed a team NIL figure; individual player valuations (e.g., RB Nate Sheppard at $257,795 for 2026) are tracked by On3.
Designationreported
Confidence—
Figures are labeled by designation. Estimated values are not official contract terms.