Ari Patu - 2026 - Football - Duke University

Ari Patu

Ari Patu

Position:
Quarterback
Height:
6-4
Class:
Post Baccalaureate
Hometown:
Folsom, Calif.
Prev School:
North Alabama/Stanford

Played in 20 games the last five seasons with North Alabama (12) and Stanford (eight) with four starts
For his career, has completed 113-of-212 (.533) passes for 1,202 yards with nine touchdowns. He owns 87carries for 260 yards (2.99) and three scores. He has compiled 1,578 yards of total offense
Surpassed the 200-passing yard plateau in two games including a career-high 328 yards against Illinois State in 2024
Accounted for two or more TDs in two games with a personal-best four against Illinois State in 2025
Threw two or more touchdown passes in one game with a personal-best four against Illinois State in 2025
Completed 20 or more passes once with a career-high 21 versus Illinois State in 2024
Connected on a career-long 47-yard pass to Takairee Kenebrew against Illinois State in 2024
Registered five or more rushing attempts in nine games, 10 or more in four contests and tallied a personal-best 14 against Illinois State in 2025
Ripped off career-long runs of 25 yards against Southeast Missouri in 2024 and Western Kentucky in 2025
Scored one rushing TD against Southeast Missouri (2024), Illinois State (2024) and Southeast Missouri (2025)
As a true freshman at Stanford in 2021, started the Cardinals’ game at Oregon State, throwing a touchdown pass in the third quarter. He totaled 51 yards passing and 31 yards rushing in the contest before exiting in the third. He became the first true freshman to start at quarterback for Stanford since John Paye in 1983

Manny Diaz, Darian Mensah and Que'Sean Brown: Postgame Press Conference

Friday, January 02

Game Trailer: Arizona State

Wednesday, December 31

Coach Diaz Press Conference: Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

Tuesday, December 30

Coach Brewer and Coach Patke Press Conference: Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

Monday, December 29

Former Duke All-America offensive lineman Brian Parker II takes a jog through a rep during a practice for the East-West Shrine Game.

What They're Saying: Shrine Bowl

Wednesday, January 28

Former Duke wide receiver Jake Bobo, a current Seattle Seahawk, jumps in the air and catches a touchdown pass during the NFC Championship Game versus the Los Angeles Rams on January 25, 2026.

Duke in the NFL Playoffs Update

Tuesday, January 27

A graphic showing the 2026 Duke football schedule, which features six home games.

2026 Slate Set for Football

Monday, January 26

Duke's Vincent Anthony Jr. and Chandler Rivers, wearing blue helmets and white jerseys, celebrate and hug following a play in Duke's victory at California on October 4, 2025.

Anthony Jr. and Rivers Set for Senior Bowl Events

Monday, January 26