Northwestern Wildcats vs. Duke Blue Devils: 2008 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Duke Blue Devils 24–20 in Week 2, 2008. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 24, Duke Blue Devils 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	6	9	0	6	24
Duke Blue Devils	6	3	3	6	20

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• C.J. Bacher (77) — 0.0 yds · +0.22 EPA/play +6.24 EPA
• Zack Asack (150) — 0.0 yds · +0.55 EPA/play +2.73 EPA
• Eric Peterman (77) — 0.0 yds · +1.46 EPA/play +1.46 EPA

Rushing

• Clifford Harris (150) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA
• Tyrell Sutton (77) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.19 EPA
• Jay Hollingsworth (150) — 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA

Receiving

• Johnny Williams (150) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.85 EPA
• Rasheed Ward (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.80 EPA
• Austin Kelly (150) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
C.J. Bacher	77	28	0.0%	0	0	+0.22	+6.24
Zack Asack	150	5	0.0%	0	0	+0.55	+2.73
Eric Peterman	77	1	0.0%	0	0	+1.46	+1.46
Thaddeus Lewis	150	40	0.0%	0	0	-0.01	-0.30
Kyle Daley	77	1	0.0%	0	0	-3.00	-3.00

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NU	DUKE
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	77	1	0	+2.67	Rush TD
Q1	150	4	0	-0.54	Punt
Q1	77	6	0	+2.70	Ended
Q1	150	7	0	-4.13	Punt
Q1	77	3	0	-1.36	Punt
Q1	150	3	0	-0.48	Rush TD
Q1	77	3	0	-1.87	Punt
Q1	150	10	0	+3.12	Ended
Q1	77	5	0	+0.64	Field goal
Q2	150	1	0	-1.79	Field goal
Q2	77	5	0	+2.36	Rush TD
Q2	150	14	0	+3.30	Ended
Q2	77	1	0	+1.46	Ended
Q2	150	3	0	-1.14	Ended
Q2	77	4	0	-1.60	Punt
Q2	150	3	0	-1.68	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Thaddeus Lewis pass complete to Johnny Williams for 31 yards to the Nwest 47 for a 1ST down. (+4.33 EPA)
2. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher pass complete to Eric Peterman for 45 yards to the Duke 14, tackled by Chris Rwabukamba and Leon Wright for a 1ST down. (+4.14 EPA)
3. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Thaddeus Lewis pass complete to Austin Kelly for 5 yards to the Nwest 32 for a 1ST down. (+3.72 EPA)
4. Q2 · Duke Blue Devils · Team punt for a loss of 22 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Duke 29. (-3.41 EPA)
5. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher pass complete to Ross Lane for 18 yards to the Nwest 40 for a 1ST down. (+3.39 EPA)
6. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Thaddeus Lewis pass complete to Jeremy Ringfield for 16 yards, fumbled, forced by Jordan Mabin, recovered by Nwest Jordan Mabin at the Duke 31. (-3.3 EPA)
7. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Thaddeus Lewis pass incomplete to Johnny Williams. (-3.07 EPA)
8. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Kyle Daley pass incomplete to N/A, hurried by Chris Rwabukamba. (-3.0 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (24–20) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: C.J. Bacher (77) — yds.
• EPA edge: NU at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Northwestern Wildcats vs Duke Blue Devils?

Northwestern Wildcats 24, Duke Blue Devils 20 in Week 2 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Duke Blue Devils?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 24–20.

Where can I find the Northwestern Wildcats vs Duke Blue Devils box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282500150.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Duke Blue Devils in passing?

C.J. Bacher (77) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northwestern Wildcats at Duke Blue Devils in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.