The Heisman Trophy ceremony is 35 days away, and Duke working again Nate Sheppard might obtain an invite.
The Blue Devils totaled 461 yards and stifled NC State’s offense Saturday on their approach to a 41-3 rout. Whereas a kick six on the finish of the primary half will garner a lot of the eye, Sheppard deserves the highlight. He carried the ball 18 instances for 217 yards and three touchdowns, together with a 69-yard rating inside the first minute of the sport.
It’s the fifth time this season Sheppard has rushed for greater than 100 yards, coming simply shy of his career-high 227-yard efficiency in Week 1 towards Tulane. He’s additionally contributed within the passing sport, recording 306 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns.
Due to Saturday’s efficiency, Sheppard eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark for the season and nonetheless leads the ACC in dashing. He completed final season with second-team All-ACC honors however has an opportunity to convey dwelling {hardware} this yr.
