Northwestern vs. Duke Short Report | Sep 16, 2023
Wallace Wade Stadium
Durham, NC
Sep 16, 2023
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Game Recap
The Duke Blue Devils cemented their dominance over the Northwestern Wildcats with a commanding 38-14 victory. Jordan Waters and Riley Leonard were instrumental in setting the tone early, each scoring two touchdowns by halftime. Despite Northwestern's attempts to rally, Duke's consistent offensive and defensive plays kept the Wildcats in check throughout the game.
In the second half, Duke continued to exert control, extending their lead with more rushing touchdowns and a solid defensive stance. Northwestern managed a late touchdown, but it was too little, too late. Key performances from Duke's Jordan Waters, Riley Leonard, and several defensive standouts ensured a comprehensive win, marking a perfect execution of game strategy by the Blue Devils.
Key Plays:
Jordan Waters (Duke)
Jordan Waters (Duke)
Todd Pelino (Duke)
A.J. Henning (Northwestern)
Riley Leonard (Duke)
Riley Leonard (Duke)
Brendan Sullivan (Northwestern)
Standout Players:
Jordan Waters (Duke, RB)
Scored two rushing touchdowns, with a total of 65 rushing yards on 10 attempts.Riley Leonard (Duke, QB)
Completed 15 of 20 passes for 219 yards and added two rushing touchdowns with 97 rushing yards on 13 attempts.A.J. Henning (Northwestern, WR)
Scored Northwestern's first touchdown with a 14-yard reception and contributed throughout the game.Cam Johnson (Northwestern, WR)
Made 5 receptions for 45 yards, consistently moving the chains for Northwestern.Bryce Gallagher (Northwestern, LB)
Recorded 7 solo tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss, leading the defensive effort for Northwestern.Myles Jones (Duke, CB)
Secured an interception and made 2 solo tackles, contributing significantly to Duke's defensive success.
Team
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T
Northwestern Wildcats
0
7
0
7
14
Duke Blue Devils
7
10
14
7
38
