Evan Hull’s fumble on potential game-tying drive seals Northwestern’s loss to Duke

Duke defensive back Jaylen Stinson (2) forces a fumble in the end zone by Northwestern running back Evan Hull with 12 seconds left. (David Banks/AP)

Northwestern running back Evan Hull fumbled at the goal line with 12 seconds left on what could’ve been the game-tying drive, and the Wildcats paid for a slow start with a 31-23 loss to Duke on Saturday at Ryan Field.

Hull caught 14 passes for a career-best 213 yards and a touchdown and had 65 yards and a score on the ground for the Wildcats (1-1), who trailed 21-0 after 16 minutes.