Nate Sheppard News, Rumors, Updates - Duke Blue Devils

TD in three consecutive games Sheppard logged 22 rushes for 170 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 2 of 4 targets for 20 yards during Wednesday's 42-39 victory versus Arizona State.

Impact Duke's last three games saw Sheppard score four times on 66 rushing attempts for 342 yards. Unlike most freshmen, the running back excelled early. Sheppard's 200 carries include 1132 yards (5.7 averaged per carry) and 11 touchdowns. Impressively, he is already proving to be versatile. Out wide, the freshman logged 37 receptions (on 44 targets) for 286 yards (more than 7.5 averaged per catch) and an additional touchdown. For 2026, Sheppard will be among college football's most touted RBs as a sophomore.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Mensah throws for 4 TDs and leads Duke to a 42-39 win over Arizona State in the Sun Bowl

Darian Mensah threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns to lead Duke to a 42-39 victory over Arizona State in the Sun Bowl on Wednesday

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Productive outing in ACC title game Sheppard recorded 21 rushes for 97 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all five targets for 31 yards during Saturday's 27-20 overtime win against Virginia.

Impact Sheppard was once again the Blue Devils' workhorse back, logging over 20 carries for the third straight game. He also surpassed 100 all-purpose yards for the third straight game and scored his 11th touchdown of the season. He's positioned himself atop Duke's backfield, and that should remain the case moving forward in the bowl game.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

AP All-ACC: Georgia Tech's King, Virginia's Elliott, Miami duo secure top individual honors

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King, Miami defensive end Rueben Bain Jr., and Virginia coach Tony Elliott won top honors from The Associated Press for the 2025 season in the Atlan...

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Duke beats No. 16 Virginia 27-20 in overtime for first outright ACC championship since 1962

Duke has won its first outright Atlantic Coast Conference title since 1962 and thrown the College Football Playoff into chaos

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Huge workload continues Sheppard posted 23 rushes for 75 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in all five targets for 60 yards during Saturday's 49-32 victory over Wake Forest.

Impact Sheppard had 28 touches against Wake Forest as Duke's offense blew past the Demon Deacons. Unsurprisingly, that led to plenty of production for the tailback, as he finished with 135 total yards and two scores. Sheppard remains one of the better true freshman in the country, and he'll look to keep it up against Virginia in the ACC title game.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mensah, Duke running backs lead Blue Devils past mistake-prone Wake Forest 49-32

Darian Mensah reached a record-setting passing touchdown total for Duke as the Blue Devils stayed alive for a chance at an Atlantic Coast Conference championship by defeating Wake...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Career-high touches vs. Tar Heels Sheppard notched 22 carries for 90 yards and gathered in their only target for 18 yards during Saturday's 32-25 win against North Carolina.

Impact Sheppard's 22 carries were six more than the true freshman's previous career high. With an 18-yard catch as well, he managed to parlay his increased touches into an over 100 all-purpose yard outing as Duke toppled the Tar Heels. Sheppard is now up to 790 rushing yards and seven touchdowns with 25 catches for 175 yards and a score as well.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pelino's fake FG run sets up Duke's winning TD at UNC – and gave a kicker a rare offensive highlight

Duke kicker Todd Pelino had a 26-yard run on a fake field goal late that set up Duke's go-ahead late touchdown to beat rival North Carolina on Saturday

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Fake FG call, Castle's 3 rushing scores help Duke hold off rival UNC 32-25 and become bowl eligible

Anderson Castle punched in the go-ahead 1-yard touchdown with 2:18 left set up by an audacious fake field-goal call and Duke followed with a late stop to hold off rival North Carol...

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Bottled up by UVA Sheppard logged 12 carries for 43 yards and hauled in 3 of 5 targets for nine yards during Saturday's 34-17 loss against Virginia.

Impact In the loss to Virginia, Sheppard ran for his fewest yards since Week 2 against Illinois. The true freshman was stymied, along with the rest of Duke's offense, as the Cavaliers' effectively ended their ACC title hopes. Sheppard will look to get back on track in Week 13 against North Carolina.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Big day not enough to top UConn Sheppard recorded 16 rushes for 100 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in 1 of 2 targets for five yards during Saturday's 37-34 loss against Connecticut.

Impact Sheppard was excellent in Duke's lead back role once again, surpassing 100 total yards for the second time this season and adding two touchdowns to his eight total on the year. Sheppard's 16 carries were also a career-high; he'll look to keep a dream freshman season going against Virginia on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leading rusher in big win Sheppard totaled 13 rushes for 60 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all two targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 46-45 victory versus Clemson.

Impact Sheppard continued to be the focal point of this Duke ground game, and with 60 yards and a touchdown, he put together a modest yet respectable fantasy performance in the win over Clemson. Sheppard is, at this point, the unquestioned top back for the Blue Devils and has been for several weeks. Even in a game where passing created lots of the fireworks for Duke, it's good to see him still put together a productive outing.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Nate Sheppard, Darian Mensah propel Duke past Clemson Deadspin | Nate Sheppard, Darian Mensah propel Duke past Clemson

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Nate Sheppard's 3-yard TD, Duke's 2-point conversion stun Clemson 46-45

Nate Sheppard had a 3-yard touchdown run with 40 seconds left and Duke got the two-point conversion to win at Clemson for the first time since 1980 with a 46-45 victory

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 10 Miami visits SMU, No. 8 Georgia Tech travels to NC State to headline ACC slate

No. 8 Georgia Tech, No. 10 Miami, No. 15 Virginia and No. 16 Louisville all hit the road in the upcoming Atlantic Coast Conference's weekly slate

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Rather quiet vs. GT Sheppard recorded 15 rushes for 50 yards and gathered in all four targets for 30 yards during Saturday's 27-18 loss against Georgia Tech.

Impact Sheppard came back down to earth a bit after his mid-season breakout saw him rack up 395 yards and four touchdowns in four games. Still, he remained the Blue Devils' top option at running back, pacing the team with 15 carries. The Duke offensive staff still clearly favors Sheppard in the backfield, meaning fantasy managers shouldn't be discouraged by a down week against an opponent known to be strong in the trenches. Sheppard will look to bounce back against Clemson on Nov. 1 after a bye week.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rather quiet vs. GT Sheppard recorded 15 rushes for 50 yards and gathered in all four targets for 30 yards during Saturday's 27-18 loss against Georgia Tech.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another two touchdowns in win Sheppard logged 12 carries for 91 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in their only target for six yards during Saturday's 45-21 win over California.

Impact Sheppard's breakout continued as Duke pounded California on Saturday night. He found the end zone twice for the second straight game, and only needed 12 carries to near 100 yards rushing. Anderson Castle also saw 10 carries in the Blue Devils' backfield, but given the lopsided nature of the win, that was to be expected. Sheppard clearly remains the top dog in Duke's running back room.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Duke starts slow then rolls past California 45-21

Duke quarterback Darian Mensah passed for 265 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Blue Devils rally and beat California 45-21

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Makes statement vs. Syracuse Sheppard notched 15 carries for 168 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in 4 of 5 targets for 33 yards during Saturday's 38-3 win versus Syracuse.

Impact Prior to the Blue Devils' Week 4 beatdown of Syracuse, Sheppard was an emerging story, as he led Duke in carries the week prior as a true freshman. He truly broke out against the Orange, however, amassing over 200 total yards on 19 touches. He's clearly the top option for Duke at this point, and appears to have an extremely bright future, both this season and beyond.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Major Takeaways: Duke's dominance over Syracuse shows Blue Devils' balance From panic to promise in two weeks: Duke dismantled Syracuse 38–3 behind Nate Sheppard’s breakout and a suffocating defense. Here’s what it...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Duke Freshman Nate Sheppard recaps starting debut that saw him find the end zone twice Nate Sheppard put up 200 total yards from scrimmage in Duke's win over Syracuse, including 168 yards on the ground

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Duke clamps down on Syracuse, pulls away 38-3 Darian Mensah, Cooper Barkate and Nate Sheppard all accounted for two touchdowns as Duke rolled over host Syracuse 38-3 on Saturday.Mensah w...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Darian Mensah throws for two touchdowns, Nate Sheppard runs for two and Duke routs Syracuse 38-3

Duke dominated Syracuse with a 38-3 victory on Saturday, scoring 35 unanswered points

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

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