A day later, Duke capped its visit with a 17-10 Birmingham Bowl victory against Sun Belt Conference champion Troy. The Blue Devils (8-5) built a 17-3 lead but needed one final stop late in the game to preserve victory.
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A day before the Birmingham Bowl, Duke interim Coach Trooper Taylor loaded his team on buses for a crack-of-dawn trip to Selma, Ala. While most coaches ensure their team gets rest the day before a game, Taylor wanted his to retrace historic footsteps.