Duke Beat Stanford 35-7 In Atlantic Coast Conference Opener Saturday As Nate Sheppard Scored Three Touchdowns
So far in 2026 season it has been Nate Sheppard who is a sophomore running back for Duke who has been getting into the end zone scoring touchdowns.
On Saturday September 5 , 2026 in Duke’s 17-3 win against Tulane Nate Sheppard scored two touchdowns. On Saturday September 12, 2026 in Duke’s 31-27 win at Illinois Nate Sheppard scored three touchdowns. Saturday September 19, 2026 in Duke’s Atlantic Coast Conference opener against Stanford was no different as Nate Sheppard found the end zone three times in Duke’s 35-7 win over Stanford in Durham . Nate Sheppard’s first touchdown came in 2nd quarter on 32 yard rushing touchdown Cosme Salas kicked, made extra point putting Duke ahead of Stanford 7-0 before Nate Sheppard would extend Duke’s lead catching a 2 yard pass from quarterback Walker Eget Cosme Salas would kick, make extra point extending Duke’s lead over Stanford 14-0. In the 3rd quarter Nate Sheppard would run for 16 yard touchdown at the extending Duke’s lead over Stanford 21-7 following Stanford getting on scoreboard as Caden High caught 5 yard pass from Davis Warren Emmanuel Kenney would kick, make extra point .
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With 35-7 win over Stanford Duke improves their record to 3-0 on the 2026 season!
Following Duke’s 35-7 win over Stanford Head Coach Manny Diaz shared his thoughts about Nate Sheppard by saying You have to let Nate Sheppard have his fingerprints on the game.
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Duke is now going to prepare to host William & Mary on Saturday September 26, 2026!
Unlike Duke who won their previous game William & Mary lost their previous game to Fordham 52-27 where their offense included three touchdowns on Saturday September 19, 2026 in Willamsburg Virginia.
William & Mary first touchdown came in 2nd quarter as Andrew King who is running back ran for 67 yards, Max Libinski kicked, made extra point at the time making score 21-7 Fordham. In the 3rd quarter Jacob Mullins who is wide receiver caught 16 yard pass from quarterback Winston Watkins, Matt Lipsinki kicked, made extra point making score 31-14 in 3rd quarter following Fordham field goal. In 4th quarter Kai Austin who is wide receiver caught 27 yard pass from Winston Watkins though the two point conversion failed . Patrick Blue ran for 1 yard. Max Lipinski kicked, made extra point.
The game is going to be televised on ACC Network Extra!
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Who is commentating the game is to be determined!