DURHAM, N.C. – Sophomore running back Nate Sheppardwas announced Tuesday as one of 18 semifinalists for the Maxwell Award by the Maxwell Football Club. The 90th Maxwell Award will be presented in December to the collegiate player of the year.
Sheppard has tallied 191 carries for 1,189 rushing yards (6.23) and 17 touchdowns with 32 receptions for 306 yards (9.56) and four scores. He has completed his one pass attempt for 24 yards and a TD while collecting 1,498 all-purpose yards. Sheppard enters the weekend leading all FBS student-athletes in points per game (14.00), total points scored (126), total TDs scored (21) and plays from scrimmage of 10+ yards (49), while ranking second in rushing…
