Game: Duke Blue Devils vs. Northwestern Wildcats

Date: Friday September 6, 2024

Location: Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium in Evanston, IL

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Wild cats (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 36.5

The Duke Blue Devils (1-0) will travel to Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium on Friday, September 6, 2024, to attempt to defeat the Northwestern Wildcats (1-0). Northwestern opens as a 3.0-point favorite. The total is set at 36.5.

The Duke Blue Devils come into this game with a 1-0 record this season. In their last game, the Blue Devils faced the Elon Phoenix and won by a score of 26-3. The Duke Blue Devils ran the ball 27 times and collected 59 yards, which equated to an average of 2.2 yards per attempt. On the day, they had 67 plays that gave them a total of 350 yards. Duke gave up 16 completions on 24 attempts for 110 yards, and a completion percentage of 66.7%. When it came to stopping the run, the Blue Devils gave up 30 yards on 36 attempts, which equates to 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 run game, which ranks 120th in Division 1. The Blue Devils have amassed 350 total yards for the season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Duke has amassed 2 touchdowns through the air and 1 touchdown on the ground. Duke has a total of 17 first downs and has committed 0 fouls. They have given up the ball 1 time.

The Blue Devils rank 16th in the nation in team defense, with a 3.0 PPG rating. They are allowing an average of 0.8 yards per rush attempt and 30.0 rushing yards per game for the season. Over the course of the season, they have given up 30 yards on the ground game in 1 game. In terms of yards through the air, the Blue Devils have given up 110 yards, which ranks 20th in the nation. They have given up 110.0 yards per outing on the pass, along with a 66.7% completion percentage. Overall, they are giving up 140.0 yards/game, which ranks 8th in the nation. They have allowed no TDs on the pass, along with no TDs on the ground game.

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The Wildcats enter this game 1-0 on the season. In their last game, the Wildcats went home victorious with a 13-6 score against the Miami RedHawks. The Wildcats finished with 328 yards on 61 plays (5.4 yards per play). Northwestern rushed for 4.8 yards per carry and finished with 150 yards on 31 carries. Northwestern allowed 24 rushing attempts for 40 yards (1.7 yards per rush). The Wildcats passing defense gave up a 59.5% completion percentage and gave up 227 yards on 22 of 37 passing.

The Northwestern Wildcats are averaging 328.0 yards per game, which ranks 97th in Division 1. The Northwestern offense has totaled 35 penalty yards on 4 fouls, which ranks 96th in D-1 in terms of helping the other team. They are averaging 150.0 yards on the ground game. They have thrown no interceptions while losing 2 fumbles and have collected 20 first downs. When it comes to their scoring output, the Wildcats are ranked 115th in D-1 with an average of 13.0 points per game. On the season so far, the Wildcats currently have a total of 178 yards passing, which ranks 96th in college football.

The Wildcats are allowing 6.0 points per game, which ranks 30th in the nation. Northwestern has allowed 40 total yards rushing and no touchdowns on the ground this year. They have given up 6 total points. They have allowed no touchdowns through the air, along with 227.0 yards per game, which ranks 90th in college football. The Wildcats’ defense has been on the field 61 times, which ranks 48th in D-1. They have no fumble recoveries and 2 interceptions on the season.

Who will win tonight’s American football game between the Blue Devils and the Wildcats against the spread?

The man’s choice: take the Wildcats -3.0

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