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Duke beats NC State 41-3 with Sheppard's 217 yards and Pellicciotta's 100-yard return

Duke dominated NC State in Raleigh with a 41-3 victory highlighted by Sheppard's rushing and Pellicciotta's kickoff return touchdown.

Nov 7, 2026, 6:21 PM By the Genius Eye newsroom (City Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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Duke University defeated North Carolina State University 41-3 in a football game played in Raleigh, according to WRAL. Nate Sheppard led the Blue Devils with 217 rushing yards and three touchdowns, including a 69-yard run on his first carry.

Andrew Pellicciotta contributed significantly with a 100-yard return of a missed field goal for a touchdown that ended the first half. This play added to Duke's commanding lead over NC State.

The victory marked Duke's second consecutive dominant win, with a combined margin of 88-5 over the last two games, as reported by WRAL. The team's performance showed no signs of letdown following their previous success.

The game took place on Saturday, and Duke's strong offensive and defensive efforts were key factors in their decisive win over the Wolfpack.

Fans and local sports followers in Raleigh witnessed a significant home loss for NC State, with Duke demonstrating strong form as they move forward in their season.

Sources
  1. WRAL: Sheppard runs for 217 yards, Pellicciotta has a 100-yard "Kick Six" as Duke beats NC State 41-3
  2. CBS17: NC State hits new low in lopsided loss to Duke
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