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Duke football has significantly improved its running game, averaging 152.8 rushing yards per game this season compared to 92.5 last season.
True freshman Nate Sheppard leads the team's rushing attack with 358 yards and two touchdowns.
The Blue Devils' offense is also strong in the air, with quarterback Darian Mensah ranking third in the FBS with 1,573 passing yards.
An experienced offensive line, returning four of five starters, has been crucial to the team's success on the ground.
Heading into this season, Duke football put a large emphasis on its running game. Five weeks in, that emphasis is showing.
Last season, the Blue Devils finished the season averaging 92.5 rushing yards per game. Currently, they are averaging 152.8, coming off 235-yards on the ground