Duke Defeats Boston College 47-2 as Nate Sheppard Sets Single-Season Record

Duke football secures bowl eligibility with dominant ACC win

Duke defeated Boston College 47-2 in Durham, N.C., on Saturday, clinching bowl eligibility for the Blue Devils in a pivotal ACC showdown.

Nate Sheppard scored five rushing touchdowns, establishing a Duke single‑season record for touchdowns and marking a career‑high performance. Three of those scores came in the first half.

Boston College entered the game with a 4-4 overall record and a 2-3 mark in ACC play. The Eagles were limited to 213 total yards and incurred a season‑high 15 penalties.

The victory gave Duke its second consecutive win.