Duke’s Surge Powered by Sheppard | Illinois Fighting Illini Football News

Duke’s football team is flying high with a perfect 2-0 start, shocking the college football world by defeating Illinois 31-27 on the road. Quarterback Walker Eget bounced back with a stellar game, while running back Nate Sheppard dominated despite heavy defensive focus — rushing for 147 yards and scoring two touchdowns, plus two more through the air. Illinois’ missed tackles gave Sheppard the space to break free, a glaring flaw coach Bret Bielema admitted. With this momentum, Duke eyes a strong ACC run, powered by Eget and Sheppard’s electric performances. 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.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/illinois-head-coach-admits-had-133019623.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/95533044c354438f Report issues to [email protected].