Duke football opens ACC play with victory over Stanford
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Duke football achieved a 35-7 win against Stanford on September 19, at Wallace Wade Stadium, marking their 3-0 start to the season. The Blue Devils led 14-7 at halftime and dominated the second half with a 21-0 scoring run. Nate Sheppard contributed significantly with 154 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Duke's defense limited Stanford to 237 total yards and recorded four sacks. The Blue Devils will next face William & Mary in nonconference action.
- •Duke improves to 3-0 for the season.
- •Sheppard rushes for 154 yards and scores three touchdowns.
- •Duke's defense allows just one score in 11 drives.
- •Blue Devils scored 21 unanswered points in the second half.
- •Next game is against William & Mary.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Duke football report card: Grading Blue Devils after Stanford victory
"How did Duke football perform against Stanford? We hand out grades for the Blue Devils in their beatdown win over the Cardinal.
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