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The fourth round pick led the team with five receptions, accounting for 76 yards and the 29-yard touchdown.
It was an electric performance for the Blue Devils' defense, holding the Bears to 54 total points through a combination of effective shot blocking, steals, and drawing offensive fouls.
It was practically alumni weekend in East Rutherford, N.J., this past weekend.
Duke is on a cold streak. It will take a total attitude shift to overcome the Fighting Irish.
The Blue Zone breaks down three aspects of the game that could help the Blue Devils’ start off the year strong in New York.
If the team is looking to lock-up with a backcourt of Tre Jones and Jordan Goldwire in late game scenarios, Wendell Moore not only adds to that defensive front, but also allows Duke to still have a capable scorer on the court.
With a relatively underwhelming incoming recruiting class, O’Connell’s strong improvements could land him a starting spot–something he proved he could do last season by starting seven games.
Williamson put up 77 points in his first three NBA preseason games.
The former Blue Devil ranks higher than the likes of established stars Klay Thompson, DeMar DeRozan and Kevin Love.
Jones finished with 336 passing yards and four total touchdowns in the 32-31 Giants win.
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