Sheppard fuels Duke to 31-27 road win at Illinois, extending the win streak
Duke erased a 24-14 deficit to beat Illinois 31-27 on the road, led by Nate Sheppard's three total touchdowns and 147 rushing yards as the Blue Devils extended their winning streak to six games; the defense sealed it late with key stops and an interception, setting up a home matchup with Stanford.