Defense carries Duke past Troy in Birmingham Bowl
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Todd Pelino kicked three field goals and Duke relied mostly on defense to defeat Troy 17-10 in the Birmingham Bowl on Saturday in Birmingham, Ala., where interim coaches guided both teams.
Troy didn't score until the second half but made a game of it until a late interception doomed the Trojans' final chance.
Pelino had second-quarter field goals from 34 and 37 yards, includ