Conteh rushed for a short gain on first and Bacher fired incomplete on second down. On third, Rasheed Ward makes a huge catch, coming back to the ball beautifully on an 18-yard hook pattern.
NU gained five yards on a pass to quick pass to Sidney Steward on second down. And while Ward may be Bacher's new favorite target, it came back to hurt the Cats on third down. Bacher left Ward out to dry with a high pass over the middle. The incomplete pass brought up fourth down for the Cats.
NU held on its first punt attempt, which actually helps out. Demos' second punt went 54 yards down to the Duke 21. Demos, once again, may be the unsung hero. The Cats have won the field position battle thus far, largely because of the sophomore punter.
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