After cruising past an overmatched Eastern Illinois team, Northwestern has a much tougher task this weekend: the Duke Blue Devils (2-0) in Raleigh, North Carolina. Northwestern is actually the underdog in the matchup of the two undefeated teams. It's a tough game to pick, as Duke hasn't played anyone noteworthy as a measuring stick, and that's reflected in our picks. Here's how our writers think it will play out:
Henry Bushnell: Northwestern 23, Duke 19
I just don't understand all the love for Duke. This is a team that ranked 73rd nationally in S&P+ last year, lost its starting quarterback, best skill position player, and best offensive lineman (a first round NFL draft pick), and has played two cupcakes so far.