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Blue Devils vs Wildcats Final: 31-23 - Recap

Jalon Calhoun inflicted damage on the Northwestern secondary, receiving 108 yards as Duke defeated the Wildcats 31-23 at Ryan Field.

Duke won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +10.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 56.0.

Jordan Waters rushed for 91 yards, while Jaylen Coleman added 83 yards in the win. Jalon Calhoun and Eli Pancol added 108 and 106 receiving yards respectively.

Evan Hull rushed for 65 yards for Northwestern, while Cam Porter added 13 yards. Ryan Hilinski threw for 435 yards for the Wildcats, while receivers Evan Hull and Thomas Gordon had 213 and 78 yards respectively.

Duke was outgained by Northwestern 511-461 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 29-21 by the Wildcats.

Duke lost the time of possession battle 34:48-25:12, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.

Duke looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against North Carolina A&T. Northwestern will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Southern Illinois.