Blue Devils Put On A Second Half Show In Shreveport, Wins Independence Bowl 56-27

Dec 27, 2018; Shreveport, LA, United States; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Daniel Jones (17) attempts to pass against Temple Owls defensive tackle Freddie Booth-Lloyd (99) during the first half in the 2018 Independence Bowl at Independence Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Justin ForddIn the first half of the Indepence Bowl, Duke looked ready to follow a tired script: score, watch the other team score, match touchdowns until the defense wore down and gave way. When Daniel Jones left early with an apparent injury and Temple picked off a pass for a touchdown, it seemed obvious where things were heading.

Well not this time.

A rested and prepared Duke team did fall behind by 13 in the first half but…