Jones throws for 3 TDs, Duke beats Northwestern 21-7
Daniel Jones threw for three touchdowns before leaving the game with an apparent injury, and Duke beat Northwestern 21-7 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Duke Blue Devils
21
Northwestern Wildcats
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUKE | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| NW | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Ryan Field (1926) · 40,654 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ NC State Wolfpack | W 41-3 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Boston College Eagles | W 47-2 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | @ Virginia Cavaliers | W 19-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs North Carolina Tar Heels | L 20-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | L 25-28 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:18 21-7
Davis Koppenhaver 7 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Collin Wareham Kick)
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Touchdown 8:40 14-7
Johnathan Lloyd 52 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Collin Wareham Kick)
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Touchdown 13:57 7-7
T.J. Rahming 9 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Collin Wareham Kick)
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Touchdown 9:50 0-7
Jeremy Larkin 2 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
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NW
6 plays, 41 yards, 0:54 · End of Game
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DUKE 0:54
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:10 · Punt
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NW 3:04
8 plays, 38 yards, 2:28 · Downs
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DUKE 5:32
6 plays, 26 yards, 1:53 · Punt
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NW 7:25
6 plays, 13 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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DUKE 8:54
6 plays, 17 yards, 3:40 · Punt
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NW 12:34
5 plays, 8 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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DUKE 14:48
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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NW 1:25
7 plays, 19 yards, 3:16 · Downs
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DUKE 4:41
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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NW 6:37
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:49 · Punt
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DUKE 7:26
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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NW 9:14
11 plays, 76 yards, 4:05 · Downs
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DUKE 13:19
4 plays, 20 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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NW
2 plays, 20 yards, 0:27 · End of Half
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DUKE 0:27
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:40 · Punt
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NW 1:07
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:11 · Punt
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DUKE 2:18
8 plays, 60 yards, 3:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:18 21-7
Davis Koppenhaver 7 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Collin Wareham Kick)
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NW 5:31
10 plays, 35 yards, 3:09 · Downs
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DUKE 8:40
1 play, 52 yards, 0:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:40 14-7
Johnathan Lloyd 52 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Collin Wareham Kick)
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NW 8:49
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:03 · Interception
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DUKE 10:52
4 plays, 6 yards, 1:37 · Downs
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NW 12:29
4 plays, 16 yards, 1:23 · Interception
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DUKE 13:57
14 plays, 75 yards, 5:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:57 7-7
T.J. Rahming 9 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Collin Wareham Kick)
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NW 4:55
7 plays, 31 yards, 2:46 · Punt
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DUKE 7:41
5 plays, 25 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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NW 9:50
11 plays, 79 yards, 5:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:50 0-7
Jeremy Larkin 2 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
DUKE
NW
14
1st Downs
23
4-15
3rd down efficiency
9-20
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-5
301
Total Yards
381
204
Passing
282
18/24
Comp/Att
31/56
8.5
Yards per pass
5.0
97
Rushing
99
39
Rushing Attempts
32
2.5
Yards per rush
3.1
4-42
Penalties
2-20
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
28:31
Possession
31:29
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