• Duke football overcame an early deficit to defeat Cal 45-21 on the road. • The Blue Devils' defense held the Golden Bears scoreless after the first quarter, ending the game on a 38-0 run. • True freshman linebacker Elliot Schaper stepped in due to injuries and led the team with 12 tackles and an interception. • Duke's defense recorded six sacks and forced four interceptions after Cal's quarterback started the game 8-for-8.

The Duke football defense knew early not to panic.

Facing an early 14-7 deficit after the opening quarter and down two linebackers – Tre Freeman due to injury and Bradley Gompers, who stepped in for Freeman, to a targeting ejection – the Blue Devils quickly adjusted.

"We recognize that this week wasn't going to be last week," coach Manny Diaz said postgame. "W

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