Duke football rolls to 62-7 victory over William & Mary

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Duke football rolls to 62-7 victory over William & Mary
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Duke's football team secured a decisive 62-7 win against William & Mary on Saturday. Quarterbacks Walker Eget and Dan Mahan combined for five touchdown passes, leading Duke to a 4-0 record, marking their eighth consecutive victory since last season. Running back Nate Sheppard contributed a touchdown but finished with a season-low 116 yards rushing. William & Mary struggled offensively, managing only 170 yards and allowing their scoring streak of 13 consecutive games to end. Duke will next face Georgia Tech on October 10, while William & Mary hosts Holy Cross next Saturday.

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  • •Duke improves to 4-0, winning eight straight games.
  • •Eget throws for 182 yards with three touchdown passes.
  • •Mahan connects for two touchdowns in the second quarter.
  • •William & Mary averages 170 yards of offense.
  • •Duke faces Georgia Tech next on October 10.
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Walker Eget and Dan Mahan combined to throw five touchdown passes as Duke rolled past William & Mary 62-7 on Saturday. Duke running back Nate Sheppard, who entered the week with a nation-best 528 yards rushing, gained a season-low 116 yards, including a 19-yard touchdown. The Blue Devils (4-0), stretching back to last season, have won eight consecutive games for the first time since 2013.

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