Northwestern University Athletics
Friday, September 6
Evanston, Ill.
8 p.m. CT
Northwestern
vs
Duke
Photo by: Griffin Quinn / Northwestern Athletics
Northwestern Football Hosts Duke for Friday Night Tilt
9/5/2024 4:20:00 PM | Football
EVANSTON, Ill. - After winning its home opener for the second consecutive season by defeating Miami (Ohio) 13-6 last Saturday, Northwestern (1-0) hosts Duke (1-0) in a Friday night clash under the lights at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. CT on Friday, Sept. 6 with the game airing on FS1 and WGN Radio 720.
VIEW: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium A to Z Guide
Dating back to last season, Northwestern has won five straight games (t-3rd longest active streak in FBS), its longest winning streak since winning six consecutive games over the 2019-20 seasons. After defeating the RedHawks last week, the Wildcats have won three consecutive home non-conference games for the first time since 2016-17.
How to Follow
Watch on FS1: Action will be televised on FS1 with Connor Onion (play-by-play) and Mark Helfrich (analyst) in the booth. Direct Link to Watch Online (Sign-In with TV Provider)
Listen on AM 720 WGN: The Voice of the Wildcats, Dave Eanet, returns for his 35th season calling Northwestern Football. Eanet will be joined on the call by 31st-year analyst Ted Albrecht, along with Lauren Withrow on the sideline.
Direct Link to Listen Online
Follow In-Game Updates (NUFBFamily): Stay tuned to Northwestern Football's Twitter and Instagram channels for live highlights, photos and reactions surrounding Saturday's game.
Five Things to Know
Up Next: Northwestern closes out its three-game non-conference homestand by welcoming Eastern Illinois to Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium at 6:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, Sept. 14. The game will air on BTN and WGN Radio 720. Tickets are available HERE.
VIEW: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium A to Z Guide
Dating back to last season, Northwestern has won five straight games (t-3rd longest active streak in FBS), its longest winning streak since winning six consecutive games over the 2019-20 seasons. After defeating the RedHawks last week, the Wildcats have won three consecutive home non-conference games for the first time since 2016-17.
How to Follow
Watch on FS1: Action will be televised on FS1 with Connor Onion (play-by-play) and Mark Helfrich (analyst) in the booth. Direct Link to Watch Online (Sign-In with TV Provider)
Listen on AM 720 WGN: The Voice of the Wildcats, Dave Eanet, returns for his 35th season calling Northwestern Football. Eanet will be joined on the call by 31st-year analyst Ted Albrecht, along with Lauren Withrow on the sideline.
Direct Link to Listen Online
Follow In-Game Updates (NUFBFamily): Stay tuned to Northwestern Football's Twitter and Instagram channels for live highlights, photos and reactions surrounding Saturday's game.
Five Things to Know
- Northwestern defeated defending Mid-American Conference Champion Miami (Ohio) 13-6, as head coach David Braun recorded his second home opening win in as many seasons at the brand-new Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Braun became the first Northwestern head coach to win their first two home openers since Pappy Waldorf in 1935 (14-0 vs. DePaul) and 1936 (18-7 vs. Iowa).
What a Day along the Lake ?? pic.twitter.com/0dwBO38Ytx
— Northwestern Football (@NUFBFamily) September 1, 2024
- Northwestern's defense was the story, as it held the RedHawks to only two field goals, marking the first time the Wildcats defense did not allow a touchdown since the 2020 season opener, a 43-3 victory of Maryland. The defense allowed only 267 yards and just 40 (1.7 ypr) on the ground, the fewest it surrendered since 2021 against Indiana State (31) and the fewest against an FBS team since 2020 against Purdue (2). Miami produced its lowest single-game rushing output since 2021 against Army (28). The Wildcats defense recorded 6.0 tackles for loss with 4.0 sacks, their most in a season opener since 2013 against Cal (4.0). LB Mac Uihlein posted career-highs of 5 total tackles and 2.0 sacks. DL Najee Story recorded 1.0 sack and LB Kenny Soares Jr. and DL Anto Saka each posted 0.5 sacks.
- Northwestern had its fifth different quarterback earn the starting job for season opener in as many seasons, as Mississippi State/Vanderbilt grad transfer Mike Wright won the job in fall camp. He guided the 'Cats to a season opening victory over Miami (OH) completing 18-of-30 passes for 178 yards while also rushing nine times for a game-high 65 yards and the game's only touchdown.
Welcome to Evanston, @mike5wright ?? pic.twitter.com/98ZzlKlf1x
— Northwestern Football (@NUFBFamily) September 1, 2024
- Graduate RB Cam Porter logged a career-season last year by leading the team with 651 rushing yards (3.9 ypc) and four rushing touchdowns. He also hauled in 21 catches for 121 yards and a score. Porter ranked seventh in the Big Ten in plays from scrimmage and 13th in rushing yards. Porter rushed for 50+ yards six times last season, with the 'Cats going 6-0 in those games. He ran for 63 yards on 13 carries in the season opening win over Miami (Ohio) improving the team's record to 7-0 over the last two seasons when he rushes for 50+ yards.
- Northwestern takes on Duke for the 24th time, with the Blue Devils leading the series, 13-10. The Wildcats are 4-7 against Duke at home and 6-6 on the road in Durham. The teams are meeting for the fourth straight season and seventh time in the last nine seasons. The Blue Devils have won the last five games of the series, after Northwestern won eight of nine games from 1999-2016.
Up Next: Northwestern closes out its three-game non-conference homestand by welcoming Eastern Illinois to Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium at 6:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, Sept. 14. The game will air on BTN and WGN Radio 720. Tickets are available HERE.
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