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Duke football’s Nate Sheppard rushed 217 yards and three touchdowns in the Blue Devils’ 41-3 victory over NC State last Saturday. For his efforts, Sheppard was named the Doak Walker National Running Back of the Week for the second time in 2026.
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Duke football’s Nate Sheppard rushed 217 yards and three touchdowns in the Blue Devils’ 41-3 victory over NC State last Saturday. For his efforts, Sheppard was named the Doak Walker National Running Back of the Week for the second time in 2026.





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