Duke tabs Mike Elko as new coach

Texas AM defensive coordinator Mike Elko has been hired as the new coach at Duke.

The 44-year-old Elko has never been a head coach. He has been a defensive coordinator at five schools, including Notre Dame in 2017 prior to his four-year stint at Texas AM.

"We are absolutely thrilled to announce Mike Elko as our next head football coach," Duke athletic director Nina King said in a statement. "He has an innovative footbal