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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 sai

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