Northwestern Wildcats @ Duke Blue Devils
Game Leaders

70
C. ThorsonQB
9/23, 2 INT
70

150
T. SirkQB
24/39, 1 INT
150

120
J. JacksonRB
35 CAR
120

71
S. PowellRB
9 CAR
71

26
D. VitaleFB
2 REC
26

39
S. PowellRB
7 REC
39

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1
D. WilliamsDE
1

19
A. Walker Jr.LB
7 SOLO
19

12
D. NormanLB
5 SOLO
12
Team Stats
271
Total Yards
327
2
Turnovers
3
15
1st Downs
16
2-10
Penalties
4-39
6/20
3rd Down
3/17
1/1
4th Down
1/2
32:10
Possession
27:50
Game Information
Durham, NC

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Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 15 | 16 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-20 | 3-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 271 | 327 |
| Passing | 70 | 150 |
| Comp/Att | 9/23 | 24/39 |
| Yards per pass | 3.0 | 3.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing | 201 | 177 |
| Rushing Attempts | 54 | 35 |
| Yards per rush | 3.7 | 5.1 |
| Penalties | 2-10 | 4-39 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 32:10 | 27:50 |
NW @ DUKE Videos
H. Niswander punt for 36 yds,R. Smith returns for 0 yds,R. Smith fumbled, recovered by Nwest W. Long
- 0:37
W. Long run for 55 yds for a TD
- 0:44
NW vs. DUKE
- 0:12
2025 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 16-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
FBS
| Atlantic Coast ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| SMU | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Miami | 6-2 | 13-3 |
| Pittsburgh | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Georgia Tech | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Duke | 6-2 | 9-5 |
| NC State | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| California | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Clemson | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Louisville | 4-4 | 9-4 |
| Wake Forest | 4-4 | 9-4 |
| Stanford | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Florida State | 2-6 | 5-7 |
| North Carolina | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Virginia Tech | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Boston College | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Syracuse | 1-7 | 3-9 |
NCAAF News

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