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Northwestern vs Duke
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Northwestern Wildcats | 10 | Duke leads |
 Duke Blue Devils | 14 |
Meetings since 1985: 24. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Duke has won the last 6 meetings.
10-14 Regular season
3-7 Last 10
22-24 Avg score
6 Longest Duke win run
Biggest Northwestern win 44-7 in 2001, a 37-point margin.
Biggest Northwestern loss 10-44 in 1998, a 34-point margin.
Every Northwestern vs Duke meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Duke win | Neutral | 20-26 |
| 2023 | Duke win | Durham | 14-38 |
| 2022 | Duke win | Evanston | 23-31 |
| 2021 | Duke win | Durham | 23-30 |
| 2018 | Duke win | Evanston | 7-21 |
| 2017 | Duke win | Durham | 17-41 |
| 2016 | Northwestern win | Evanston | 24-13 |
| 2015 | Northwestern win | Durham | 19-10 |
| 2008 | Northwestern win | Durham | 24-20 |
| 2007 | Duke win | Evanston | 14-20 |
| 2003 | Northwestern win | Durham | 28-10 |
| 2002 | Northwestern win | Evanston | 26-21 |
| 2001 | Northwestern win | Durham | 44-7 |
| 2000 | Northwestern win | Evanston | 38-5 |
| 1999 | Northwestern win | Durham | 15-12 |
| 1998 | Duke win | Evanston | 10-44 |
| 1997 | Northwestern win | Evanston | 24-20 |
| 1996 | Northwestern win | Durham | 38-13 |
| 1990 | Duke win | Evanston | 24-27 |
| 1989 | Duke win | Durham | 31-41 |
| 1988 | Duke win | Evanston | 21-31 |
| 1987 | Duke win | Durham | 16-31 |
| 1986 | Duke win | Evanston | 6-17 |
| 1985 | Duke win | Durham | 17-40 |
Scores from the Northwestern perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1985.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Duke Blue Devils lead the series since 1985, 14-10. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Northwestern and Duke meet.
How to watch Northwestern vs Duke
When Northwestern and Duke are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Northwestern radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Northwestern vs Duke time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
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Northwestern vs Duke: the essentials
Northwestern Wildcats vs Duke Blue Devils is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the ACC (Power 4). Duke Blue Devils lead the series since 1985, 14-10. Across 24 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Northwestern vs Duke head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Northwestern Wildcats team hub, the Big Ten this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Duke against the whole conference, see Duke vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Northwestern and Duke?
Duke Blue Devils lead the series since 1985, 14-10. The two programs have met 24 times on record.
How can I watch Northwestern vs Duke?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Northwestern and Duke in the same conference?
No. Northwestern plays in the Big Ten. Duke plays in the ACC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.