Northwestern Wildcats vs. Duke Blue Devils: 2023 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Duke Blue Devils defeated Northwestern Wildcats 38–14 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 14, Duke Blue Devils 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	0	6	0	6	14
Duke Blue Devils	6	9	12	6	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Riley Leonard (Duke) — 197.0 yds · +0.50 EPA/play +9.99 EPA
• Brendan Sullivan (Northwestern) — 37.0 yds · +0.06 EPA/play +0.41 EPA
• Henry Belin IV (Duke) — -7.0 yds · -0.86 EPA/play -0.86 EPA

Rushing

• Riley Leonard (Duke) — 99.0 yds · 2 TD +0.34 EPA
• Jordan Waters (Duke) — 65.0 yds · 2 TD +0.48 EPA
• Jaquez Moore (Duke) — 61.0 yds -0.12 EPA

Receiving

• Jalon Calhoun (Duke) — 5 rec · 112.0 yds +1.55 EPA
• Jordan Moore (Duke) — 5 rec · 56.0 yds +0.94 EPA
• Cam Johnson (Northwestern) — 5 rec · 45.0 yds +1.90 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Riley Leonard	Duke	20	70.0%	197	0	+0.50	+9.99
Brendan Sullivan	Northwestern	7	71.4%	37	0	+0.06	+0.41
Henry Belin IV	Duke	1	0.0%	-7	0	-0.86	-0.86
Ben Bryant	Northwestern	34	50.0%	115	1	-0.28	-9.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northwestern	Duke
Plays	69	59
EPA / play	-0.078	+0.295
Total EPA	-5.38	+17.39
Success rate	43.5%	59.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.221	+0.435
Rush EPA / play	+0.132	+0.217
Yards	267	469

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northwestern	3	9	-1.43	Punt
Q1	Duke	6	56	+4.49	Rush TD
Q1	Northwestern	5	11	-2.57	Punt
Q1	Duke	5	22	-4.54	Ended
Q1	Northwestern	6	7	-3.31	Punt
Q1	Duke	8	89	+6.66	Rush TD
Q2	Northwestern	3	6	-2.44	Punt
Q2	Duke	6	56	+0.24	Field goal
Q2	Northwestern	15	73	+6.54	Pass TD
Q2	Duke	4	15	-0.89	Ended
Q3	Duke	8	60	+4.75	Rush TD
Q3	Northwestern	5	23	-1.76	Punt
Q3	Duke	12	94	+6.63	Rush TD
Q3	Northwestern	12	48	-4.34	Ended
Q4	Duke	4	19	-1.09	Punt
Q4	Northwestern	7	19	-3.15	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ben Bryant pass to A.J. Henning for a touchdown (14 yards) (+4.74 EPA)
2. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brendan Sullivan rushes 10 yards for a touchdown (+4.68 EPA)
3. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ben Bryant pass to Cam Johnson for 9 yards (4th & 8) (+4.34 EPA)
4. Q1 · Duke Blue Devils · Riley Leonard rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.76 EPA)
5. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Riley Leonard pass to Jalon Calhoun for 28 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.52 EPA)
6. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Cam Porter rushes for 25 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.24 EPA)
7. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Penalty (3rd & 8) (+3.17 EPA)
8. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ben Bryant — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.78 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Duke Blue Devils controlled the final (38–14) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Riley Leonard (Duke) — 197.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Duke at 0.295 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 14, Duke Blue Devils 38 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Duke Blue Devils?

Duke Blue Devils won with a final score of 14–38.

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=401520223.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Duke Blue Devils in passing?

Riley Leonard (Duke) led passers with 197.0 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.