The honors keep rolling in for Duke running back Nate Sheppard following his 217-yard, three-touchdown performance in the Blue Devils’ 41-3 victory over rival NC State.
On Monday, the sophomore was named the ACC Running Back of the Week for the fourth time this season. Earlier on Tuesday, Sheppard was listed as a Maxwell Award finalist.
Finally, the Louisiana native was named the Doak Walker National Running Back of the Week, the second time he has earned that honor this season.
Sheppard took his first carry of the game for a 69-yard touchdown against the Wolfpack, starting a record-breaking day in which he set the program record for most overall touchdowns by a Blue Devil in a season with 21. He had previously earned the same honor after Week
1, when he rushed for 227 yards against Tulane.
Ironically, Sheppard was not on the Doak Walker Award watchlist at the start of the season, something he seemed to take personally. He ranks second in the FBS in rushing yards per game (132.11) and is tied for fourth with 17 rushing touchdowns.
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