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Duke Football Releases Cinematic Recap of Inspired Bowl Victory

The 2023 Duke football team enjoyed a high-note ending deserving of creatively produced recognition.

Matt Giles

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Saturday's 17-10 win over Troy at the Birmingham Bowl in Alabama marked the Duke football program's fifth consecutive postseason victory.

And it was the first since 2018 without the sideline guidance of former two-year Blue Devil head coach Mike Elko, who bolted to Texas A&M in the middle of the night roughly 36 hours following the team's home win over Pitt in the regular season finale.

Duke played with visible determination under energized interim head coach Trooper Taylor. With the program's new head coach, Manny Diaz, in attendance, the Blue Devils (8-5) helped ensure recent momentum in Durham stays intact by securing back-to-back eight-win seasons for the first time since 2014-15 under David Cutcliffe.

So, on Thursday, the Duke football social media team paid tribute to the statement performance by posting the following four-minute cinematic recap of the day's most memorable sights and sounds from the pregame to emotional postgame celebration:

On Wednesday, via the individual highlight package below, the Blue Devils' official account recognized the impressive work that sophomore cornerback Chandler Rivers put in on his way to becoming the Birmingham Bowl MVP:

Rivers finished the game with five tackles, including two for a loss, along with three pass breakups and one quarterback hurry.

While Diaz and his crew have the daunting task of constructing a formidable roster for his first season on the job, the bowl win should be a boost to those efforts.

WATCH: Manny Diaz Gives Fist Pumps to Duke Basketball's Cameron Crazies

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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