Sheppard shines again, leads Duke to 2-0 start after 31-27 win over Illinois
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Key Points:
- The Duke Blue Devils won their sixth consecutive game with a 31-27 victory over Illinois in Champaign, Illinois.
- Sophomore running back Nate Sheppard scored three touchdowns, including two receiving, and rushed for 147 yards on 24 carries, marking his third straight 100-yard game.
- Quarterback Walker Eget rebounded from a previous poor performance to throw for 206 yards and three touchdowns.
- Duke overcame a 24-14 deficit late in the second quarter, taking the lead in the second half and holding Illinois to just three points while making key defensive plays.
- The Blue Devils will aim to continue their winning streak when they host Stanford on Saturday at 4 p.m., with the game airing live on the CW.
