Duke secured a commanding 41-3 victory over NC State on Saturday, powered by a standout rushing performance and a special teams touchdown.
Running back Sheppard gashed the NC State defense for 217 yards on the ground, providing the offensive backbone for the Blue Devils. The rout was punctuated by a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown — a "Kick Six" — by Pellicciotta, which swung momentum decisively in Duke's favor.
The lopsided scoreline reflected Duke's control across all three phases, as the defense held NC State to just a field goal while the offense and special teams capitalized on scoring opportunities.
