Northwestern Wildcats vs. Duke Blue Devils: 2021 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Duke Blue Devils defeated Northwestern Wildcats 30–23 in Week 3, 2021. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 23, Duke Blue Devils 30.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	0	6	12	3	23
Duke Blue Devils	18	9	0	0	30

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Andrew Marty (77) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +4.41 EPA
• Jordan Moore (150) — 0.0 yds · +1.76 EPA/play +1.76 EPA
• Gunnar Holmberg (150) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.38 EPA

Rushing

• Mataeo Durant (150) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
• Jordan Moore (150) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.45 EPA
• Evan Hull (77) — 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Receiving

• Jake Bobo (150) — 11 rec · 0.0 yds +0.27 EPA
• Evan Hull (77) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• Bryce Kirtz (77) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.41 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Andrew Marty	77	17	64.7%	0	2	+0.26	+4.41
Jordan Moore	150	1	100.0%	0	0	+1.76	+1.76
Gunnar Holmberg	150	42	73.8%	0	1	+0.01	+0.38
Hunter Johnson	77	15	33.3%	0	0	-0.11	-1.69
Ryan Hilinski	77	7	28.6%	0	0	-0.32	-2.23

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	+0.86	Ended
Q1	150	1	0	+1.05	Rush TD
Q1	77	1	0	+2.41	Interception
Q1	150	1	0	+1.04	Ended
Q1	77	2	0	+0.98	Ended
Q1	150	1	0	+0.06	Ended
Q1	77	1	0	-7.14	Fumble
Q1	150	11	0	+3.89	Ended
Q1	77	1	0	+0.40	Ended
Q1	150	1	0	+2.46	Rush TD
Q1	77	9	0	+7.50	Punt
Q1	150	5	0	+5.27	Pass TD
Q1	77	3	0	-2.53	Punt
Q1	150	3	0	+1.22	Ended
Q1	77	3	0	-0.08	Ended
Q2	150	6	0	+1.43	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Hunter Johnson sacked by Lummie Young IV for a loss of 11 yards to the Duke 13 Hunter Johnson fumbled, recovered by Duke Ben Frye , return for 0 yards (-7.14 EPA)
2. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Hunter Johnson pass complete to Bryce Kirtz for 44 yds to the Duke 22 for a 1ST down (+5.87 EPA)
3. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Andrew Marty pass complete to Jacob Gill for 31 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (+4.58 EPA)
4. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Gunnar Holmberg pass intercepted (-3.86 EPA)
5. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Hunter Johnson pass intercepted (-3.66 EPA)
6. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Andrew Marty pass complete to Stephon Robinson Jr. for 40 yds to the Duke 20 for a 1ST down (+3.43 EPA)
7. Q1 · Duke Blue Devils · Gunnar Holmberg pass complete to Mataeo Durant for 11 yds for a TD, (Charlie Ham KICK) (+3.35 EPA)
8. Q1 · Duke Blue Devils · Gunnar Holmberg pass complete to Darrell Harding Jr. for 50 yds to the Nwest 10 for a 1ST down (+2.92 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Duke Blue Devils controlled the final (30–23) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Andrew Marty (77) — yds, 2 TD.
• 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 23, Duke Blue Devils 30 in Week 3 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Duke Blue Devils?

Duke Blue Devils won with a final score of 23–30.

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=401282628.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Duke Blue Devils in passing?

Andrew Marty (77) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

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.