Duke Blue Devils 26–20 Northwestern Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2024

Quick answer

Duke Blue Devils defeated Northwestern Wildcats 26–20 in Week 2, 2024. Final score: Duke Blue Devils 26, Northwestern Wildcats 20.

Game summary

Duke Blue Devils edged Northwestern Wildcats 26–20 in Week 2 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Henry Belin IV (Duke) — 7.0 pass yds, +0.68 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Star Thomas — 58.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Jordan Moore — 11 rec, 121.0 yds.
EPA edge: Duke (-0.218/play) vs Northwestern (-0.298/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Duke Blue Devils	6	0	3	3	12	26
Northwestern Wildcats	3	6	0	3	6	20

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 27

OPP EZ

+3OPP 32

+3OPP 18

OPP EZ

NUNorthwestern Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Northwestern
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 44 yards
Duke
Q1TD
EPEli Pancol
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Maalik Murphy pass to Eli Pancol for a touchdown (16 yards)
Northwestern
Q2TD
CPCam Porter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Cam Porter rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Duke
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
9-9
Field goal good from 49 yards
Northwestern
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
9-12
Field goal good from 35 yards
Duke
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
12-12
Field goal good from 22 yards
Northwestern
OTTD
CPCam Porter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Cam Porter rushes 10 yards for a touchdown
Duke
OTTD
JMJordan Moore
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Maalik Murphy pass to Jordan Moore for a touchdown (25 yards)
Duke
OTTD
EPEli Pancol
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Maalik Murphy pass to Eli Pancol for a touchdown (3 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Henry Belin IV (Duke) — 7.0 yds · +0.68 EPA/play +0.67 EPA
Mike Wright (Northwestern) — 158.0 yds · -0.21 EPA/play -6.98 EPA
Maalik Murphy (Duke) — 237.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.18 EPA/play -7.05 EPA

Rushing

Star Thomas (Duke) — 58.0 yds -0.17 EPA
Cam Porter (Northwestern) — 93.0 yds · 2 TD +0.13 EPA
Mike Wright (Northwestern) — 17.0 yds -0.37 EPA

Receiving

Jordan Moore (Duke) — 11 rec · 121.0 yds +0.59 EPA
A.J. Henning (Northwestern) — 8 rec · 52.0 yds +0.18 EPA
Sahmir Hagans (Duke) — 4 rec · 35.0 yds +1.38 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Henry Belin IV	Duke	1	100.0%	7	0	+0.68	+0.67
Mike Wright	Northwestern	36	55.6%	158	0	-0.21	-6.98
Maalik Murphy	Duke	41	58.5%	237	3	-0.18	-7.05

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Duke	Northwestern
Plays	70	73
EPA / play	-0.218	-0.298
Total EPA	-14.62	-18.75
Success rate	35.7%	34.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.163	-0.212
Rush EPA / play	-0.295	-0.392
Yards	342	287

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northwestern	6	66	+2.74	Field goal
Q1	Duke	9	32	-0.60	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	3	4	-3.50	Interception
Q1	Duke	4	29	+2.80	Pass TD
Q1	Northwestern	4	13	-2.31	Punt
Q1	Duke	3	5	-2.67	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	13	64	+2.16	Rush TD
Q2	Duke	6	19	-1.19	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	3	-3	-1.66	Punt
Q2	Duke	3	7	-1.53	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	4	25	+0.08	Punt
Q2	Duke	3	2	-0.66	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	1	-1	-1.12	Ended
Q3	Duke	3	0	-3.22	Ended
Q3	Northwestern	3	-2	-2.36	Missed FG
Q3	Duke	2	4	-3.70	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Fumble (-5.59 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Cam Porter rushes for 44 yards (2nd & 13) (+4.89 EPA)
Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Punt for 28 yards (-4.59 EPA)
Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Maalik Murphy pass intercepted (-3.54 EPA)
Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Maalik Murphy — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.5 EPA)
Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Mike Wright pass to Thomas Gordon for 16 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.3 EPA)
Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Field goal missed (-3.0 EPA)
Q1 · Duke Blue Devils · Maalik Murphy pass to Eli Pancol for a touchdown (16 yards) (+2.74 EPA)

Key takeaways

Duke Blue Devils controlled the final (26–20) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Henry Belin IV (Duke) — 7.0 yds.
EPA edge: Duke at -0.218 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 Duke Blue Devils vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Duke Blue Devils 26, Northwestern Wildcats 20 in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Duke Blue Devils vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Duke Blue Devils won with a final score of 26–20.

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=401635533.

Who led Duke Blue Devils vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Henry Belin IV (Duke) led passers with 7.0 yards.

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.