Duke 17, Tulane 3: Five Key Plays
Nate Sheppard is off to a badass start
Duke secured a 17-3 victory over Tulane in their opening game, with running back Nate Sheppard leading the charge with 35 carries for 227 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Walker Eget struggled, completing only 13 of his 26 pass attempts for 131 yards. In the first quarter, Sheppard finished a 75-yard drive with a touchdown, giving Duke a 7-0 lead.
Defensive lineman David Anderson thwarted Tulane's first downs in the second quarter, forcing a field goal effort that missed the mark. In the second half, Tulane quarterback completed a pass to Anthony Brown-Stephens, but defensive linebacker Luke Mergott stripped the ball, recovered by linebacker Nick Morris at the Duke 17-yard line.
With 13 minutes and 41 seconds remaining, Duke cornerback Kyon Loud disrupted a pass intended for Tulane's Anthony Brown-Stephens, forcing a field goal. The game concluded with Sheppard rushing for another 14 yards, extending Duke's lead to 17-3.
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