Northwestern vs Duke
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Duke leads the series · Northwestern on a 6-game losing run.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Duke win | Neutral | L | 20-26 |
| 2023 | Duke win | Durham | L | 14-38 |
| 2022 | Duke win | Evanston | L | 23-31 |
| 2021 | Duke win | Durham | L | 23-30 |
| 2018 | Duke win | Evanston | L | 7-21 |
| 2017 | Duke win | Durham | L | 17-41 |
| 2016 | Northwestern win | Evanston | W | 24-13 |
| 2015 | Northwestern win | Durham | W | 19-10 |
| 2008 | Northwestern win | Durham | W | 24-20 |
| 2007 | Duke win | Evanston | L | 14-20 |
| 2003 | Northwestern win | Durham | W | 28-10 |
| 2002 | Northwestern win | Evanston | W | 26-21 |
| 2001 | Northwestern win | Durham | W | 44-7 |
| 2000 | Northwestern win | Evanston | W | 38-5 |
| 1999 | Northwestern win | Durham | W | 15-12 |
| 1998 | Duke win | Evanston | L | 10-44 |
| 1997 | Northwestern win | Evanston | W | 24-20 |
| 1996 | Northwestern win | Durham | W | 38-13 |
| 1990 | Duke win | Evanston | L | 24-27 |
| 1989 | Duke win | Durham | L | 31-41 |
| 1988 | Duke win | Evanston | L | 21-31 |
| 1987 | Duke win | Durham | L | 16-31 |
| 1986 | Duke win | Evanston | L | 6-17 |
| 1985 | Duke win | Durham | L | 17-40 |
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1985.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Northwestern and Duke?
Northwestern is 10-14 against Duke across 24 meetings on record since 1985. Duke leads the series.
When did Northwestern last play Duke?
They last met in 2024, a 20-26 loss for Northwestern.