Duke football pulls Victory Bell upset vs. UNC

Posted Nov 10, 2016
The new paint scheme on the Victory Bell trophy for the winner of the North Carolina vs. Duke football game is half of each school’s hue of blue. The even balance proved to be a sign of things to come. The two teams traded scores for much of the night, ending with Blue Devils holding on for a 28-27 upset over the No. 15 Tar Heels. (Wilmington Star News)

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