Duke’s Road Test Against Illinois | Illinois Fighting Illini Football News

Duke’s season kicked off with a win over Tulane, but now they face a tougher test on the road against Illinois — a team that dominated them last year. With running back Nate Sheppard exploding for 200+ yards and two TDs, he’s poised to be Duke’s offensive engine, though Illinois’ defense knows exactly who to key in on. Quarterback Walker Eget had a shaky debut, throwing for just 131 yards — if he doesn’t step up, Duke’s chances dwindle. Meanwhile, Illinois’ new QB Katin Houser showed promise in his first game, but Duke’s defense must stop their play-action game, which wreaked havoc last time. This Saturday’s showdown is Duke’s first true road test against a power conference foe — how they handle the pressure away from home could define their entire season. 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/ef3c507f678af568