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Redshirt sophomore Wesley Williams takes down Middle Tennessee's quarterback.
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Scouting the opponent: Stopping North Carolina's Omarion Hampton will make or break game for Duke

Duke football improved to 4-0 with an impressive 45-17 win against Middle Tennessee. Now, it sets its sights on a massive matchup against crosstown rival North Carolina. So as the Tar Heels prepare to travel to Wallace Wade Stadium — one season removed from a double overtime 47-45 win against the Blue Devils in Chapel Hill — The Chronicle takes a look at their roster. 


Duke and North Carolina fight over the Victory Bell annually.
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The history of the Duke-North Carolina football rivalry, told through The Chronicle's coverage

The Victory Bell, first earned by North Carolina in 1948, is the prized traveling trophy given to the winner. The series was initially back-and-forth, and although the Tar Heels took a commanding lead in the latter half of the 20th century, the Blue Devils have made the rivalry more competitive in recent years. Here are some of the game’s biggest moments for Duke.