Maalik Murphy leads Duke to wild 26-20 victory over Northwestern in 2OT
Northwestern defensive back Evan Smith (12) breaks up a pass meant for Duke wide receiver Jordan Moore (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matt Marton]
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Maalik Murphy threw two quick touchdown passes in overtime, hitting Jordan Moore on a 25-yard pass and Eli Pancol on a 3-yarder to lead Duke to a 26-20 victory over Northwestern at temporary Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium on Friday night. Mike Wright’s desperation fourth-down heave to Frank Covey IV in the end zone failed to connect in the second OT and Duke (2-0) beat the Wildcats (1-1) for a sixth straight time dating to 2016, giving new coach Manny Diaz a second win. Northwestern is playing the majority of its home games at its temporary stadium — plus a handful at Wrigley Field — over the next two seasons while a new 35,000-seat Ryan Field is built.
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Duke linebacker Ozzie Nicholas (45) celebrates after beating Northwestern at the end of the second overtime period of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
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