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Sheppard Stars as Duke Dominates Stanford
20 Sep
Summary
- Nate Sheppard rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns.
- Jeremiah Hasley made critical catches, including a fourth-down conversion.
- Duke's defense limited Stanford to just seven points.
Duke opened their Atlantic Coast Conference schedule with a commanding 35-7 win against Stanford. The victory was powered by a strong offensive performance, highlighted by running back Nate Sheppard.
Sheppard delivered an exceptional outing, accumulating 154 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries. He also added a touchdown reception to his impressive stats. Tight end Jeremiah Hasley was a reliable target, making five catches for 88 yards, including a vital conversion on fourth down.
The Blue Devils' defense also played a pivotal role, restricting Stanford to 251 total yards and a mere seven points. Despite allowing a late touchdown, the defense largely stifled the Cardinal's offense throughout the game.
