Duke RB Nate Sheppard questionable for Blue Devils' battle against UNC

Duke faces potential absence of star running back Nate Sheppard in upcoming Blue Devils matchup against North Carolina. Sophomore Sheppard, currently listed as questionable on the injury report, is a crucial player for Manny Diaz's team. He leads the nation with impressive averages of 148.60 rushing yards and 180.8 all-purpose yards per game.

During Georgia Tech's loss, Sheppard exhibited signs of an ankle injury, which he addressed by taping his left ankle. However, he exhibited a noticeable favoring of the ankle during his subsequent runs. Sheppard's performance in the game, including a 42-yard gain to set up a game-tying field goal, earned him recognition by Sports Illustrated and the Associated Press, securing him a spot on the midseason All-American teams.