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Duke Football Grading After Loss
Duke's football team struggles as they grade position groups after loss to North Carolina.
In brief
Duke's football team struggles as they grade position groups after loss to North Carolina. Duke football's position groups are graded after a 24-20 loss to North Carolina, with quarterback Walker Eget receiving a C- and running back Nate Sheppard an A. Originally reported by Duke Blue Devils On SI.
Duke Football Program Status
Duke football program is in a very different spot than it was just a few weeks ago after falling at home 24-20 to North Carolina in a battle for the Victory Bell.
Current Record
Duke is now 4-2 overall and 1-2 in ACC action after dropping their second straight contest.
Next Game
Duke will face Virginia in Charlottesville amid a two-game skid following the disappointing loss to the Tar Heels.
Quarterback Grade
Quarterback Walker Eget received a C- for being inconsistent, missing several throws that would've become big plays, and having balls that should've been picked off.
Running Back Grade
Running back Nate Sheppard earned an A with 77 rushing yards and no touchdowns on 20 carries and 11 catches for 98 yards and a touchdown.
Wide Receiver Grade
Wide receivers received a B- for getting open but struggling with execution on chunk plays, with Jared Richardson leading with three catches for 55 yards.
Tight End Grade
Tight end Jeremiah Hasley received a B- for catching two passes for 16 yards, with Nate Kurisky not doing much in the loss.
Offensive Line Grade
Offensive line received a B+ for adjusting well to protect quarterback Walker Eget after Matt Craycraft was out of the game.
Defensive Line Grade
Defensive line received a B for logging two sacks and five tackles for loss, with Preston Watson leading the team in total tackles with eight.
Linebacker Grade
Linebacker unit received a B for being productive against North Carolina with Nick Morris Jr. tallying seven tackles and Luke Mergott five.
Secondary Grade
Secondary received a B for having highs and lows against North Carolina, with Jordan Shipp tallying seven catches for 75 yards and a score.
Kicker Grade
Kicker Gavin Strange earned an A for going 2-for-2 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points after stepping in for Cosme Salas.
Punter Grade
Punter Kade Reynoldson received a D for averaging 40.7 yards on three punts after making early punting blunders.
What Happens Next
Duke must regroup after their loss to North Carolina to maintain a successful season with Manny Diaz and his staff.
The short version
Duke football's position groups are graded after a 24-20 loss to North Carolina, with quarterback Walker Eget receiving a C- and running back Nate Sheppard an A.
