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Long lifts No. 23 Northwestern past Duke, 19-10

Sep 19, 2015 at 3:54p ET

Sep 19, 2015 at 3:54p ET

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) Warren Long ran 55 yards for a touchdown and recovered a fumbled punt return late to help No. 23 Northwestern beat Duke 19-10 on Saturday.

Solomon Vault returned the opening kickoff of the second half 98 yards for the touchdown that put the Wildcats (3-0) ahead to stay.

Northwestern forced three turnovers and opened a season with three victories for the first time since 2013 - also the last time the Wildcats were ranked.