Duke Blue Devils 31–23 Northwestern Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2022

Quick answer

Duke Blue Devils defeated Northwestern Wildcats 31–23 in Week 2, 2022. Final score: Duke Blue Devils 31, Northwestern Wildcats 23.

Game summary

Duke Blue Devils beat Northwestern Wildcats 31–23 in Week 2 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Ryan Hilinski (Northwestern) — 429.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.02 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Evan Hull — 58.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Evan Hull — 13 rec, 201.0 yds.
EPA edge: Duke (-0.019/play) vs Northwestern (-0.133/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Duke Blue Devils	12	6	0	9	31
Northwestern Wildcats	0	9	6	6	23

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

DUKEDuke Blue Devils

+3OPP 17

NUNorthwestern Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Duke
Q1TD
JCJaylen Coleman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Jaylen Coleman rushes 16 yards for a touchdown
Duke
Q1TD
JWJordan Waters
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Jordan Waters rushes 42 yards for a touchdown
Duke
Q2TD
JWJordan Waters
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-0
Jordan Waters rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Northwestern
Q2TD
EHEvan Hull
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Evan Hull rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Northwestern
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
18-9
Field goal good from 34 yards
Northwestern
Q3TD
EHEvan Hull
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
Ryan Hilinski pass to Evan Hull for a touchdown (39 yards)
Duke
Q4TD
JMJordan Moore
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-15
Riley Leonard pass to Jordan Moore for a touchdown (8 yards)
Northwestern
Q4TD
DNDonny Navarro III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
Ryan Hilinski pass to Donny Navarro III for a touchdown (14 yards)
Duke
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 1
Score
27-21
Field goal good from 18 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Ryan Hilinski (Northwestern) — 429.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +1.34 EPA
Riley Leonard (Duke) — 151.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.15 EPA/play -3.27 EPA

Rushing

Evan Hull (Northwestern) — 58.0 yds · 1 TD -0.47 EPA
Jaylen Coleman (Duke) — 73.0 yds · 1 TD +0.16 EPA
Jordan Waters (Duke) — 89.0 yds · 2 TD +0.23 EPA

Receiving

Evan Hull (Northwestern) — 13 rec · 201.0 yds +1.01 EPA
Malik Washington (Northwestern) — 7 rec · 55.0 yds +0.56 EPA
Jalon Calhoun (Duke) — 6 rec · 108.0 yds +1.40 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ryan Hilinski	Northwestern	58	62.1%	429	2	+0.02	+1.34
Riley Leonard	Duke	23	52.2%	151	1	-0.15	-3.27

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Duke	Northwestern
Plays	53	87
EPA / play	-0.019	-0.133
Total EPA	-0.94	-11.14
Success rate	37.7%	36.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.149	+0.024
Rush EPA / play	+0.086	-0.446
Yards	365	508

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northwestern	4	14	-2.14	Ended
Q1	Duke	5	61	+4.02	Ended
Q1	Northwestern	10	60	+0.61	Missed FG
Q1	Duke	3	18	+1.12	Ended
Q1	Northwestern	3	2	-0.82	Ended
Q1	Duke	5	69	+0.19	Rush TD
Q2	Northwestern	7	54	+2.04	Ended
Q2	Duke	3	-5	-4.78	Ended
Q2	Northwestern	7	8	-5.18	Ended
Q2	Duke	3	3	-2.68	Ended
Q2	Northwestern	12	73	+2.00	Ended
Q2	Duke	1	3	—	Rush TD
Q2	Northwestern	1	6	—	Field goal
Q3	Duke	11	80	+2.21	Missed FG
Q3	Northwestern	9	32	-2.24	Ended
Q3	Duke	3	57	+2.93	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski pass intercepted (-4.89 EPA)
Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Riley Leonard pass to Jalon Calhoun for 51 yards (3rd & 4) (+4.42 EPA)
Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Riley Leonard pass to Eli Pancol for 25 yards (3rd & 15) (+4.18 EPA)
Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski pass intercepted (-4.07 EPA)
Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski pass to Malik Washington for 14 yards (4th & 6) (+3.67 EPA)
Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Riley Leonard — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.48 EPA)
Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Penalty (3rd & 9) (+3.17 EPA)
Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Penalty (3rd & 11) (+3.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

Duke Blue Devils controlled the final (31–23) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Ryan Hilinski (Northwestern) — 429.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Duke at -0.019 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

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

Duke Blue Devils 31, Northwestern Wildcats 23 in Week 2 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Duke Blue Devils vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Duke Blue Devils won with a final score of 31–23.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401405073.

Who led Duke Blue Devils vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Ryan Hilinski (Northwestern) led passers with 429.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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