Well, that didn't take long. On Monday, the NCAA football transfer portal opened for the 2025 season. That was the same day Tulane star freshman quarterback Darian Mensah entered the portal. On Tuesday, Mensah made his first visit to Duke University. On Wednesday, he committed to play at Duke.

Duke moved quickly to secure its new quarterback. According to multiple reports including Rivals’ Devils Illustrated, former Tulane QB Darian Mensah has committed to the Blue Devils. Mensah visited Duke on Tuesday and his impending arrival comes as Duke’s 2024 starter,

Former Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah has already found a new program in Duke, while Mississippi State's Michael Van Buren Jr. and Cal’s Fernando Mendoza are exploring changes of their own in the transfer portal.