Duke at Northwestern Week 2 College Football Matchup Duke at Northwestern Matchup - Week 2
Sat, Sep 10 2022 · Week 2 · 🏟 Ryan Field Evanston, IL · Turf · 47,130 cap
Duke✈ 629 mi-1 hr TZ
Away
31 23
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Duke
34
Northwestern
18
P&R Line Duke -16
P&R Total O/U 52.5
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Northwestern -10 · O/U 56.5
Matchup Prediction
Duke has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Duke entering this game.
Momentum Control
80.6%
Duke wins
Strong
Game Control
75.9%
Duke wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Northwestern -10
O/U 56.5
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Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Duke · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🏠 Northwestern 2nd straight Home Game
Duke 2022 Schedule
Duke's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 9/2Duke vs Temple-9.5W30–051.5W30–0UY
Sat 9/10Duke at Northwestern+10.0W31–2356.5W31–23UY
Sat 9/17Duke vs North Carolina A&T-30.5W49–2053.0W49–20ON
Sat 9/24Duke at Kansas+7.5L27–3566.0L27–35UN
Sat 10/1Duke vs Virginia-2.0W38–1755.0W38–17UY
Sat 10/8Duke at Georgia Tech-3.5L20–2354.0L20–23UN
Sat 10/15Duke vs North Carolina+7.0L35–3870.0L35–38OY
Sat 10/22Duke at Miami+10.0W45–2159.0W45–21OY
— Bye Week —
Fri 11/4Duke at Boston College-11.5W38–3147.0W38–31ON
Sat 11/12Duke vs Virginia Tech-10.0W24–750.0W24–7UY
Sat 11/19Duke at Pittsburgh+6.5L26–2849.0L26–28OY
Sat 11/26Duke vs Wake Forest+3.0W34–3167.0W34–31UY
Wed 12/28Duke vs UCF-3.5W30–1363.0W30–13UY
Northwestern 2022 Schedule
Northwestern's 2022 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/27Northwestern vs Nebraska+12.0W31–2852.5W31–28OY
Sat 9/10Northwestern vs Duke-10.0L23–3156.5L23–31UN
Sat 9/17Northwestern vs Southern Illinois-13.5L24–3158.5L24–31UN
Sat 9/24Northwestern vs Miami (OH)-7.5L14–1750.0L14–17UN
Sat 10/1Northwestern at Penn State+25.5L7–1750.0L7–17UY
Sat 10/8Northwestern vs Wisconsin+10.0L7–4244.5L7–42ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/22Northwestern at Maryland+14.0L24–3151.0L24–31OY
Sat 10/29Northwestern at Iowa+11.5L13–3337.0L13–33ON
Sat 11/5Northwestern vs Ohio State+37.5L7–2155.0L7–21UY
Sat 11/12Northwestern at Minnesota+17.0L3–3140.5L3–31UN
Sat 11/19Northwestern at Purdue+17.5L9–1744.5L9–17UY
Sat 11/26Northwestern vs Illinois+15.0L3–4138.0L3–41ON
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2022 season
Duke PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Duke
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Duke
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Duke
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Duke
+0.415
Northwestern
+0.193
Duke Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Duke
+0.481
Northwestern
+0.450
Duke Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Duke
0.199
Northwestern
0.125
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Duke Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Duke
+8.127
Northwestern
+6.623
Duke Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Duke
+0.892
Northwestern
+0.812
Duke Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Duke
68.2
Northwestern
73.1
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Duke Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2022 season · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Duke Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Duke
4.1
Northwestern
-0.6
Offense Rating
Duke
14.3
Northwestern
16.0
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Duke
10.2
Northwestern
16.6
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Duke Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Duke #26
3.00
Northwestern #138
0.00
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Duke #13
0.00
Northwestern #43
1.00
Duke +3.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 80.6% of games historically
Based on 1 game this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Duke Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Duke #1
97.6
Northwestern #1
19.5
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Duke #48
1.7
Northwestern #133
69.8
Duke +78.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 1 game this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Duke with a large edge. Historically, dominant teams like this are fully priced into the spread — the agreed-upon team covers just 50.2% of the time. The metrics predict game control better than they beat the number.

ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.

Coaching Matchup
Duke
Mike Elko #1
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Kevin Johns Yr 1 #1
DC Robb Smith Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Northwestern
Pat Fitzgerald #1
109–89 (55%) · Yr 17 at school
OC Mike Bajakian Yr 2 #1
DC Jim O'Neil Yr 2 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself