The Northwestern Wildcats (1-0) host the Duke Blue Devils (1-0) at Lanny and Sharon Martin Athletics Facility on Friday, September 6, 2024.
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When is Northwestern vs. Duke and when does it start?
This game between the Wildcats and Blue Devils will take place on Friday, September 6, 2024. Expect to see the kickoff at 9:00 p.m. ET.
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Northwestern Stats & Insights
In their last game, the Wildcats won 13-6 over the Miami (OH) RedHawks.
Northwestern is putting up 328 yards per game on offense (96th in the FBS), and rank 54th defensively, yielding 267 yards allowed per game.
The Wildcats rank 96th in pass offense (178 passing yards per game) and 90th in pass defense (227 passing yards allowed per game) this season.
Defensively, Northwestern has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 11th-best by surrendering just 40 per game. The Wildcats rank 75th on offense (150 rushing yards per game).
The Wildcats rank 20th-worst in scoring offense (13 points per game), but they’ve been slightly better on defense, ranking 28th with 6 points allowed per contest.
Duke Stats & Insights
The Blue Devils’ last game finished in a 26-3 win over the Elon Phoenix.
Duke ranks 91st in the FBS with 350 total yards per contest, but it has been lifted up by its defense, which ranks eighth-best by giving up only 140 total yards per game.
The Blue Devils have been dominant on pass defense, surrendering only 110 passing yards per contest (20th-best). Offensively, they rank 41st in the FBS by compiling 291 passing yards per game.
On the offensive side of the ball, Duke is a bottom-25 rushing attack, accumulating only 59 rushing yards per game (17th-worst). Fortunately, it is dominating on the other side of the ball, allowing just 30 rushing yards per contest (sixth-best).
The Blue Devils’ defensive unit has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank 14th-best in the FBS with 3 points allowed per contest. In terms of offense, they are posting 26 points per game, which ranks 90th.
Northwestern Key Players to Watch
Michael Wright has been a dual threat to lead Northwestern in both passing and rushing. He has 178 passing yards (178 ypg), completing 60% of his passes this season. He’s rushed for 65 yards (65 ypg) on nine carries with one rushing touchdown.
This season Cam Porter has piled up 13 carries for 63 yards (63 per game).
Bryce Kirtz’s team-leading 91 receiving yards (91 yards per game) have come on six receptions.
Frank Covey IV has recorded 31 receiving yards (31 yards per game), hauling in four passes this year.
Thomas Gordon’s two receptions are good enough for 28 yards (28 ypg).
Duke Key Players to Watch
Maalik Murphy has thrown for 291 yards (291 ypg) to lead Duke, completing 65% of his passes and tossing two touchdown passes and one interception this season.
Jaquez Moore’s team-high 24 rushing yards (24 per game) have come on 10 carries, with one touchdown this year.
This season Star Thomas has racked up 23 yards (23 per game) on 13 attempts, while also grabbing one pass for 17 yards (17 per game).
Jordan Moore’s 112 receiving yards (112 yards per game) lead the team. He has seven receptions.
Eli Pancol has put up an 81-yard season so far (81 receiving yards per game) with one touchdown, hauling in seven passes.
Sahmir Hagans’ four grabs this season have resulted in 41 yards (41 ypg).
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