Total Yards
Duke472
Northwestern328
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
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Northwestern at Duke
Sep 6, 2008 • Completed
Season 2008RegularWeek 2
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
24 - 20
ND
Home
Duke
ACC
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Duke309
Northwestern251
Rushing Yards
Duke178
Northwestern77
Turnovers
Duke1
Northwestern0
Game Conditions
Temperature84°F
Wind3 mph SW
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Duke vs Northwestern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Duke23:43
Northwestern12:13
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Northwestern holds off Duke 24-20
Northwestern finished ahead of Duke 24-20 on Sep 7, 2008. The result came in week 2 of the 2008 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Duke 24-20 on Sep 7, 2008. The result came in week 2 of the 2008 season.
Northwestern built the decisive edge with a 4-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Northwestern 328; Duke 472. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 251; Duke 309.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 328; Duke 472
Passing yards
Northwestern 251; Duke 309
Rushing yards
Northwestern 77; Duke 178
Turnovers
Northwestern 0; Duke 1
First downs
Northwestern 14; Duke 28
Possession time
Northwestern 12:13; Duke 23:43
Third downs
Northwestern 4-13; Duke 5-16
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 15-33; Duke 29-47
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Duke | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 472 | 328 |
| Passing Yards | 309 | 251 |
| Rushing Yards | 178 | 77 |
| First Downs | 28 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-16 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-39 | 4-33 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 29-47 | 15-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 23:43 | 12:13 |