Duke tops Stanford 35-7 as Sheppard scores three touchdowns
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 11:55 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Duke University defeated Stanford 35-7 in a college football game on September 19, 2026. Nate Sheppard led the Blue Devils with three touchdowns and 154 rushing yards, guiding the team to a 3-0 record and a 1-0 start in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Blue Devils' defense held Stanford to just 237 total yards, marking the Cardinal's twelfth consecutive loss on the road. Duke hosts William & Mary next Saturday, while Stanford prepares to face Georgia Tech at home.
- •Nate Sheppard scored two rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown.
- •Duke amassed 268 rushing yards in the game.
- •Stanford has lost 12 straight games away from home.
- •Duke's only turnover was an interception in the end zone.
- •Upcoming matchups include Duke vs. William & Mary and Stanford vs. Georgia Tech.
- 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — Duke 35, Stanford 7: Three instant takes
- 11:24 PMYahoo Sports — Sheppard scores 3 TDs as Duke handles Stanford, 35-7
"Nate Sheppard scored on two runs and a reception, gained 154 yards on the ground and undefeated Duke beat Stanford 35-7 on Saturday. Duke (3-0, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), the defending conference champion, has won five consecutive ACC openers for the first time in program history. Sheppard carried 23 times and scored on a 2-yard play on his lone catch.
"Nate Sheppard once again reminds everyone why he is special plus Duke's defense comes through in a 35-7 rout of Stanford.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 11:55 PMDuke 35, Stanford 7: Three instant takes
Nate Sheppard once again reminds everyone why he is special plus Duke's defense comes through in a 35-7 rout of Stanford.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 11:24 PMSheppard scores 3 TDs as Duke handles Stanford, 35-7
Nate Sheppard scored on two runs and a reception, gained 154 yards on the ground and undefeated Duke beat Stanford 35-7 on Saturday. Duke (3-0, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), the defending conference champion, has won five consecutive ACC openers for the first time in program history. Sheppard carried 23 times and scored on a 2-yard play on his lone catch.
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