Dante Moore led the Ducks to a 17-0 lead with some crisp passing, making big completions to Dakorien Moore and Malik Benson on third down.
in the first half Moore connected on 13-16 for 125 yards and a touchdown, the TD coming just before halftime on a sharp throw to Kenyon Sadiq, Sadiq's second touchdown catch of the year.
Northwestern opened with the ball in the second half. Gage Hurych pounded the kickoff through the end zone. A first down run by Komolafe gained two. Another inside run left third and 5.
A drag route to Griffin Wilde underneath squeezed out a first down.