{
  "id": 15101382,
  "title": "Duke RB Nate Sheppard a ‘true game-time decision’ vs. North Carolina",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/duke-rb-nate-sheppard-a-true-game-time-decision-vs-north-carolina",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T02:38:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/duke-rb-nate-sheppard-true-023824470.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Duke RB Nate Sheppard remains a \"true game-time decision\" as the Blue Devils prepare to face off against rivals North Carolina. The injury-plagued sophomore running back, who currently leads the nation in yards per game with an average of 148.6, is listed as questionable for the upcoming clash. If Sheppard cannot play, junior running back CJ Campbell Jr. will need to step up and fill the void in the Blue Devils' backfield. Sheppard's absence would be a significant blow to the team, as he has been a vital contributor, scoring eight rushing touchdowns and three receiving touchdowns this season. Despite a recent loss to Georgia Tech, Duke is determined to secure three straight victories against North Carolina in the Victory Bell. North Carolina, on the other hand, enters the game with momentum after their 21-17 win over No. 25 Pittsburgh, their first triumph against a ranked opponent under head coach Bill Belichick.",
  "summary": "The Duke Blue Devils listed start running back Nate Sheppard as questionable for their big clash against rivals North Carolina earlier this week. And it seems Duke fans will have to wait until just before the game to know his true status for the Victory Bell. Per Peter Nakos of On3, Sheppard will be a “true game-time decision” to take on UNC as he […] The post Duke RB Nate Sheppard a ‘true…",
  "key_points": [
    "Duke RB Nate Sheppard is a 'true game-time decision' for North Carolina game.",
    "Sheppard leads nation in yards per game with 148.6 average.",
    "CJ Campbell Jr. ready to fill Sheppard's void if he can't play."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}