Watch Duke linebacker Cameron Bergeron’s first career interception in Week 9 vs SMU

Duke linebacker Cameron Bergeron made yet another big play on Saturday night, this time in the form of his first career interception.

Duke linebacker Cameron Bergeron continues to one-up himself on the defensive side of the ball every week, and he made his best play yet during the final minute of the first half on Saturday.

With the SMU Mustangs moving the ball down the field in hopes of adding some last-second points to their 14-7 lead, quarterback Kevin Jennings aired a ball out for Roderick Daniels Jr. into Duke territory. The pass never stood a chance, however, with Bergeron picking up the perfect inside leverage and leaping in the way for an interception.

While Duke didn’t capitalize on the extra possession for any points of its own, Bergeron still ensured SMU only led by one score at the midway point.

While the senior hadn’t intercepted a pass before in his career, he’s been a breakout star for the 2024 season. After he only made 17 total tackles over the past three years, he entered Saturday’s game with 41 through seven games. He added 6.5 tackles for loss, the third-most on the team, and 1.5 sacks.

SMU maintained its 14-7 lead after two quarters.