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Sheppard Runs for Five Touchdowns and Duke Races Past Boston College 47-2

On Saturday, October 31, 2026, Duke football dominated Boston College 47-2 at Wallace Wade Stadium, with running back Nate Sheppard setting a school single-game record with five rushing touchdowns.
Boston College entered the game on a two-game winning streak but struggled significantly with discipline, committing 15 penalties for 132 yards that allowed Duke to control the pace.
Duke's defense held the Eagles to 213 total yards while recording six sacks and 11 tackles for loss; quarterback Walker Eget threw for 201 yards, including a 5-yard touchdown pass to Jeremiah Hasley.
The victory improves the Blue Devils to 6-2 overall and 3-2 in the ACC, keeping the defending Atlantic Coast Conference champions in the title hunt while marking a difficult setback for Boston College coach Bill O'Brien.
Sheppard's performance, which included a 54-yard touchdown run, reminded fans of his Heisman Trophy potential as the Blue Devils prepare for their next road game against NC State on Saturday, November 7.

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Boston College takes a massive hit in ACC football status by getting run over on the road by Duke

Boston College took a massive hit to their ACC football status by getting run over on the road by Duke, 47-2.

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Nate Sheppard sets school TDs record in Duke’s rout of Boston College

Nate Sheppard set a single-game school record with five rushing touchdowns, leading Duke to a 47-2 blowout victory over visiting Boston College Saturday afternoon in Durham, N.C.Sheppard accounted for 97 of Duke's 149 rushing yards on 20 carries, inclu...

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Sheppard Sets Single-Game Record; Duke Earns Bowl Eligibility in 47-2 Victory

A school-record five rushing touchdowns from sophomore Nate Sheppard plus a dominant defense led Duke to a 47-2 victory against Boston College on Saturday inside Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium.

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