Duke and Darian Mensah have reached a settlement in their legal fight over the quarterback’s plan to transfer, clearing the way for him to move on.

The school and Mensah’s agency released statements Tuesday confirming a deal without providing any details. It came roughly a week after Duke filed a lawsuit against Mensah.

That lawsuit sought to block Mensah’s efforts to transfer and reach a contract with another school to play elsewhere next season.

Mensah had transferred from Tulane and led Duke to the ACC title. He had signed a two-season contract in July 2025 running through 2026 tied to his NIL rights.

Pens’ Rust suspended

NEW YORK — Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust was suspended three games for an illegal check to the head of Vancouver’s Brock Boeser.

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced the ban Tuesday following a disciplinary hearing with Rust. He’s eligible to return next Tuesday.

Rust lifted his right shoulder into Boeser’s head in the final seconds of the Penguins’ game at the Canucks on Sunday, which they won 3-2. Boeser is out at least a week after going on injured reserve.

The Associated Press