Duke QB Walker Eget exits vs. Virginia with apparent hand injury

Field Level MediaField Level Media|published: Fri 23rd October, 20:51 2026
Oct 23, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Walker Eget (2) throws the ball against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn ImagesOct 23, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Walker Eget (2) throws the ball against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Duke quarterback Walker Eget exited Friday night's game against Virginia in the first quarter with an apparent hand injury in Charlottesville, Va.

The San Jose State transfer did not return after Duke's opening possession, which ended with a 32-yard touchdown run by Nate Sheppard.


Backup Dan Mahan replaced Eget and remained in the game into the second quarter. Eget completed both passes for 43 yards before leaving.

Eget entered the game completing 62.8% of his passes for 1,229 yards with eight touchdowns and two interceptions this season.

--Field Level Media

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