Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published • loading... • Updated

Sheppard Runs for 217 Yards, Pellicciotta Has a 100-Yard “Kick Six” as Duke Beats NC State 41-3

  • On Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, Duke defeated North Carolina State 41-3 in Raleigh, N.C., led by running back Nate Sheppard's 217 yards and three touchdowns.
  • Sophomore safety Andrew Pellicciotta returned a missed 50-yard field goal 109 yards for a touchdown as time expired in the first half, extending Duke's lead to 31-3.
  • Quarterback Walker Eget threw for 208 yards and a touchdown to Jaivon Solomon, while the Duke defense held the Wolfpack to 12 first downs.
  • The Wolfpack fell to 1-1 under interim coach Todd Goebbel, who took over after the October 24 firing of longtime coach Dave Doeren.
  • Duke visits Miami next Saturday, marking a reunion with Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah, who led Duke to an Atlantic Coast Conference title last year.
Insights by Ground AI

33 Articles

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 54% of the sources are Center
54% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer broke the news on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal