Nate Sheppard News, Rumors, Updates - Duke Blue Devils

Scores twice vs. Virginia Sheppard posted 15 rushes for 55 yards and one touchdown, caught 2 of 4 targets for 11 yards and threw a 28-yard touchdown during Friday's 19-16 win over Virginia.

Impact Sheppard scored by land and by air against the Cavaliers, and his 28-yard touchdown pass on a trick play was enough to power Duke over Virginia. Though the tailback didn't have much room to run, he still found a way to be Duke's best offensive player and will the Blue Devils to the win. Sheppard remains an enticing fantasy option each and every week.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Duke uses trick-play TD pass from Nate Sheppard to pull out 19-16 victory over Virginia

Duke running back Nate Sheppard threw a game-winning touchdown pass with 1:14 left

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Virginia Tech's visit to Clemson, No. 1 Miami's home game against Pittsburgh top ACC weekly slate

Virginia Tech's trip to Clemson marks a key game on the week's Atlantic Coast Conference schedule

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

Big day as a receiver in loss Sheppard had 20 carries for 77 yards and gathered in 11 of 12 targets for 98 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-20 defeat against North Carolina.

Impact Sheppard was contained to 77 yards on the ground, but he once again surpassed 90 receiving yards for the second straight week and caught a touchdown as well. The tailback totaled 33 touches; the Blue Devils' offense runs through him week in and week out, and his recent uptick in involvement through the air is quite encouraging for fantasy managers.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

McGill's late TD lifts North Carolina past Duke 24-20

Jaylen McGill ran 24 yards for a touchdown with 1:53 remaining for North Carolina’s first points since early in the second quarter and the Tar Heels recovered to beat Duke 24-20 on...

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Active versus UNC Sheppard (undisclosed) will play against North Carolina on Saturday, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Sheppard went through warmups Saturday, and it appears his undisclosed issue was a minor setback, as he is available for the Blue Devils. The lead back should start in the backfield, having already accumulated 743 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground across five games.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Present in warmups Sheppard (undisclosed) was present during pregame warmups ahead of Saturday's game against North Carolina, per Brian Murphy of Wral.com.

Impact Sheppard remains a game-time decision for Saturday, but he was able to warm up with the team. The running back's availability will continue to be monitored as kickoff approaches, at which point a final determination should be made regarding his status. If he is unable to suit up, CJ Campbell and Jayvian Thomas are in line for expanded roles in the backfield.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call for Saturday Sheppard (undisclosed) will be a game-time call for Saturday's game against UNC, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Sheppard has been questionable to play Saturday all week long, and it seems the sophomore tailback will be a true game-time call. His status will be determined Saturday morning depending on how he feels, per Nakos. Sheppard has been a key player for the Blue Devils, with 118 carries for 743 yards and eight touchdowns, plus 17 receptions for 161 yards and three touchdowns. If he's ruled out, CJ Campbell would get most of the carries in Duke's backfield.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 7 Sheppard (undisclosed) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup against North Carolina.

Impact After recording at least 124 scrimmage yards in his first five games, Sheppard is in jeopardy of missing Saturday's game against the Tar Heels with an undisclosed injury. The running back has 118 carries for 743 yards and eight touchdowns, along with 17 receptions for 161 yards and three touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Miami's Cristobal, Mensah and Toney garner AP midseason ACC awards

As the college football season nears the midpoint, Miami stands alone as the class of the Atlantic Coast Conference

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

College fantasy football Week 7 rankings: Nate Sheppard, Sam Leavitt climb Malachi Toney returns from Miami’s bye against a struggling Florida State defense, and Sam Leavitt jumps into the top three quarterbacks.

OCTOBER 13 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Enormous day in loss Sheppard posted 27 rushes for 99 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in 7 of 8 targets for 91 yards during Saturday's 28-25 loss to Georgia Tech.

Impact Sheppard totaled 190 yards and two scores on 34 touches. He remains the engine that makes this Duke offense go, even in a loss. The star tailback has easily surpassed 100 yards and scored at least one touchdown in each game. That shouldn't change any time soon.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Trelain Maddox's late TD, Duke missed FG gives Yellow Jackets first ACC win of season.

Georgia Tech beat Duke 28-25 with a dramatic last-minute score and stop

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Why Duke's Nate Sheppard Can Have Big Day Against Georgia Tech Nate Sheppard could be in line for a big day against Georgia Tech.

OCTOBER 8 • SI.COM

Wake Forest's trip to NC State in search of a 5-1 start headlines the ACC weekly slate

Wake Forest heads to N

OCTOBER 6 • Associated Press

Heisman Rankings: Kamario Taylor, Jeremiah Smith Top Robert Griffin III's List

Kamario Taylor has looked like the best quarterback in the country through four weeks. Jeremiah Smith is off to a record-setting start. Who...

SEPTEMBER 30 • FOX SPORTS

Heisman Rankings: Kamario Taylor, Jeremiah Smith Top Robert Griffin III's List

Efficient 116 yards in easy win Sheppard compiled nine carries for 116 yards and one touchdown and gathered in their only target for eight yards during Saturday's 62-7 win against William & Mary.

Impact Sheppard racked up 124 yards and a score on just 10 touches, and then Duke decided to call it a day for its star halfback. Sheppard likely could've posted a much bigger stat-line if he remained in the game longer, but the Blue Devils had no need to risk injury to their star halfback. Up next for Sheppard is a road tilt with Georgia Tech in Week 6 following a Week 5 bye.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Duke QBs throw 5 TD passes in 62-7 romp past William & Mary

Walker Eget and Dan Mahan combined to throw five touchdown passes as Duke rolled past William & Mary 62-7 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Manny Diaz's Big Words on Duke's Nate Sheppard Outline Stardom Nate Sheppard has fueled an early Duke surge in 2026.

SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM

Duke Football Star Nate Sheppard's Heisman Case Gaining Traction Nate Sheppard is becoming a household name.

SEPTEMBER 25 • SI.COM

Continues early-season dominance Sheppard logged 23 rushes for 154 yards and two touchdowns and caught their only target for two yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-7 win over Stanford.

Impact Sheppard scored another three touchdowns Saturday as Duke cruised to an easy blowout win over Stanford to move to 3-0. The tailback's 23 carries and 156 total yards were both actually his lowest output yet this season, as the Blue Devils didn't need to run him into the ground during a dominating victory. Sheppard has another great matchup next week against FCS William & Mary.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Sheppard scores 3 TDs as Duke handles Stanford, 35-7

Nate Sheppard scored on two runs and a reception, gained 154 yards on the ground and undefeated Duke beat Stanford 35-7 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Why Duke's Nate Sheppard Deserves To Be in Heisman Discussion The Duke Blue Devils have a special talent in their backfield who is already one of the best players in the country. Here is why the program...

SEPTEMBER 16 • SI.COM

Duke Football Mailbag: Nate Sheppard Leads Early Surge Nate Sheppard has led a promising first two weeks for the Blue Devils.

SEPTEMBER 15 • SI.COM

The Elite Conversation Duke Football Star Nate Sheppard Rapidly Approaching Nate Sheppard has been incredibly impactful through two games.

SEPTEMBER 14 • SI.COM

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