CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Rookie Devonte Holloman’s 75-yard interception return with a tipped pass keyed the Dallas Cowboys to a 24-20 victory over the Miami Dolphins in the Hall of Fame game Sunday night in the opening game of the NFL preseason.

Dallas also got a strong effort from its relatively inexperienced running backs, from some youngsters on the offensive line, and by a defense making the switch to the 4-3 alignment under new coordinator Monte Kiffin.

Hollomon, a sixth-round pick from South Carolina was perfectly situated when rookie Chad Bumphis had Matt Moore’s pass go off his hands in the second quarter.

The linebacker sped toward the end zone with a group of blockers escorting him, and after he scored he tightly clutched the ball as he headed to the Dallas sideline.

The Cowboys controlled most of the game one night after their former offensive lineman, Larry Allen, and former coach, Bill Parcells, were inducted into the hall.

Miami’s mistakes were decisive, struggling most of the night against Dallas’ new defense.

Although top running back DeMarco Murray was held out, the Cowboys were dominant on the ground. Phillip Tanner did the bulk of the early work and finished with 59 yards and a touchdown.