Walker Eget leads Duke to 31-27 football victory over Illinois
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Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Duke quarterback Walker Eget threw three touchdowns to help the Blue Devils secure a 31-27 road win over Illinois on Saturday in Champaign. Eget completed 15 of 21 passes for 206 yards after a difficult debut performance against Tulane. Nate Sheppard contributed on the ground for Duke, adding rushing touchdowns to support the offense. The Blue Devils erased an early deficit when Eget connected with Jonah Burton for a score in the first quarter. Eget briefly exited the game in the fourth quarter after taking a hit but returned to help finish the contest. Duke is scheduled to face Stanford in its next matchup.
- •Duke defeated Illinois with a final score of 31-27 in Champaign.
- •Walker Eget completed 15 of 21 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns.
- •Nate Sheppard scored rushing touchdowns for the Blue Devils.
- •Jonah Burton caught a touchdown pass to tie the game at 7-7.
- •Duke prepares to play Stanford in its upcoming game.
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Walker Eget on Duke's offense vs. Illini: 'It clicked with all of us'
"Duke quarterback responded in a massive way in the Blue Devils' victory over Illinois after a self-described not very good debut.
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