The final installment of our 2021 summer guide is the Know Your Opponent series. We’ll take you through Northwestern’s schedule week by week, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of each opponent and identifying some key players to look for. The series serves as a way for us to evaluate and take stock of the team’s upcoming opponents.
Up next is the Duke, who has beaten Northwestern in the teams’ previous two matchups in 2017 and 2018.
The Basics
Returning Production: 56 percent overall (Offense 51 percent, Defense 62 percent)
2020 record: 2-9 (1-9 ACC)
Coach: David Cutcliffe
The Stats
The following metrics are courtesy of Bill Connelly and Football Outsiders (and now ESPN!