DURHAM – In the Blue Devils' first public performance under new head coach Manny Diaz, the defense (White Team) held off the offense (Blue Team) for a 21-16 victory in the Blue & White Game on Saturday evening on Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium.
The contest featured two 15-minute quarters with traditional scoring for the offense and specialty scoring for the defense, including six points for a turnover, three points for a fourth-down stop, two points for a three-and-out and one point for a sack.
On the opening drive with transfer quarterback Maalik Murphy calling the signals, the defense secured a three-and-out for an early 2-0 advantage.