Game: Duke Blue Devils vs. Northwestern Wildcats
Date: Friday, September 6, 2024
Location: Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium in Evanston, Illinois
TV: FS1
Odds/point distribution: Wildcats (-3.0)
Total/Over-Under: 36.5
The Duke Blue Devils (1-0) travel to Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium on Friday, September 6, 2024, where they will look to beat the Northwestern Wildcats (1-0). Northwestern starts as a 3.0 point favorite. The total point total has been set at 36.5.
The Duke Blue Devils come into this matchup with a season record of 1-0. In their last matchup, the Blue Devils faced the Elon Phoenix and took the win 26-3. The Duke Blue Devils ran the ball 27 times and amassed 59 yards, an average of 2.2 yards per attempt. On the day, they had 67 plays that gave them a total of 350 yards. Duke allowed 16 of 24 attempts for 110 yards and posted a 66.7% completion rate. When it came to stopping the run, the Blue Devils conceded 30 yards on 36 attempts, an average of 0.8 yards per run allowed.
In terms of scoring, the Duke Blue Devils are averaging 26.0 points per game. As a unit, they are averaging 59.0 yards in the running game, which ranks 120th in Division 1. The Blue Devils have totaled 350 yards this season. In terms of touchdowns, Duke has scored 2 touchdowns through the air and 1 touchdown on the ground. Duke has 17 total first downs and has committed 0 violations. They have given the ball away 1 time.
The Blue Devils rank 16th in the nation in team defense, allowing 3.0 PPG. They are allowing their teams to run an average of 0.8 yards per run attempt and 30.0 rushing yards per game this season. Over the course of this season, they have given up 30 yards to the run game in one game. In terms of yards through the air, the Blue Devils have given up 110 yards, which puts them 20th in the country. They have given up 110.0 yards per game through the pass and allowed a 66.7% completion rate. Overall, they are giving up 140.0 yards per game, which puts them 8th in the country. They have allowed no touchdowns to the pass and no touchdowns to the run game.
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The Wildcats are 1-0 going into this game. In their last game, the Wildcats came home victorious with a score of 13-6 against the Miami RedHawks. The Wildcats finished the game with 328 yards on 61 carries (5.4 yards per play). Northwestern ran for 4.8 yards per carry and finished the game with 150 yards on 31 carries. Northwestern allowed 24 runs of 40 yards or more (1.7 yards per carry). The Wildcats’ pass defense allowed a 59.5% completion rate and gave up 227 yards on 22 of 37 passes.
The Northwestern Wildcats are averaging 328.0 yards per game, ranking 97th in Division 1. Northwestern’s offense has committed 35 total penalty yards on 4 offenses, ranking 96th in D-1 in terms of assisting the other team. They are averaging 150.0 yards from the running game. They have no interceptions, lost 2 fumbles, and have gained 20 first downs. In terms of scoring, the Wildcats are averaging 13.0 points per game, ranking 115th in D-1. So far this season, the Wildcats have a total of 178 total passing yards, ranking 96th in college football.
The Wildcats allow 6.0 points per game, which ranks 30th nationally. Northwestern has allowed 40 total yards rushing and no touchdowns on the ground to opponents this year. They have given up 6 total points. They have allowed no touchdowns through the air and 227.0 yards per game, which ranks 90th in college football. The Wildcats’ defense has been on the field on 61 plays, which ranks 48th in D-1. They have no recovered fumbles and 2 interceptions this season.
Who will win the Blue Devils vs Wildcats college football game against the spread tonight?
Man’s Tip: Take the Wildcats -3.0
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