Duke’s Road Test Against Illinois | Fayetteville News

Duke, the ACC champs, hit the road for a revenge mission against Illinois in Champaign — the team that handed them a 45-19 beatdown last year. Duke opened with a strong win over Tulane, powered by Nate Sheppard’s 227-yard, two-touchdown performance and new QB Walker Eget’s solid debut. Illinois, meanwhile, lit up UAB 42-23 behind transfer QB Katin Houser’s three TDs and a rushing score. This Saturday’s showdown promises fireworks as both teams battle early-season stakes — Duke chasing road wins, Illinois aiming to keep rolling at home. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ca65fb73344cad37