Duke football eyes bowl options after defeating NC State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 5:06 PM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
Duke improved to 7-2 with a 41-3 victory over NC State on Saturday. Running back Nate Sheppard led the charge with 217 rushing yards and three touchdowns. The Blue Devils' defense performed strongly, holding the Wolfpack to 217 total yards. With upcoming games against Miami and Wake Forest, Duke has an opportunity to secure a spot in the ACC title game for the second consecutive year. National projections now suggest various potential bowl matchups for Duke as the postseason approaches.
- •Duke beat NC State 41-3 on November 7.
- •Nate Sheppard rushed for 217 yards and three touchdowns.
- •Duke's defense limited NC State to 217 total yards.
- •Duke can still reach the ACC title game with upcoming wins.
- •National projections include matchups against teams like Washington and Northwestern.
- 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — National bowl projections for Duke football following Week 10
"A look at the latest bowl projections for Duke heading into Week 11 of the 2026 college football season.
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