Duke downs Troy to win 2023 Birmingham Bowl

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Graduate student safety Jeremiah Lewis intercepted Troy’s Gunnar Watson at midfield to secure Duke’s 17-10 victory on Saturday afternoon at the 76® Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium.

The win marked Duke’s fifth consecutive postseason victory and eighth overall win of the year. The Blue Devils (8-5) finished with eight-plus wins in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2014-15. Additionally, Duke remains undefeated against Troy, who concludes its season at 11-3.