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UNC Defense Struggles On Fourth Down Versus Duke

Given the typical nature of rivalry matchups, it’s not unusual for a handful of key plays to make the difference on the scoreboard. And for UNC, this was especially true. Because of the defense’s inability to execute when it mattered most, the unit was unable to do anything but watch as UNC’s bowl eligibility evaporated once Duke knelt in victory formation. (Inside Carolina)

Good, Bad, and Ugly Report: UNC vs. Duke

The Tar Heels once again stepped on a rake on their final offensive possession, and Duke went on to victory formation with the game sealed. For the third time this season, just like the games against California and Virginia, the Tar Heels found ways to lose the game. In a season of what might have been, this one will particularly sting in how it all fell apart. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Box Score: Duke 32, North Carolina 25

View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels' 32-25 loss to the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday evening at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. (View Box Score)

Senior day becomes flag day as penalties, other mistakes doom UNC Football

North Carolina’s small margin of error to beat Duke got thrown away in the form of repeated damaging penalty flags. Despite all that, the Tar Heels had a fourth-quarter lead and a shot at victory before the Blue Devils perfectly executed a fake field-goal attempt that led to the game-winning touchdown in a 32–25 victory Saturday at Kenan Stadium. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Bill Belichick Post-Duke Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media following the Tar Heels' 32-25 loss to the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

Video: Jordan Shipp, Andrew Simpson Post-Duke Press Conference

North Carolina linebacker Andrew Simpson and wide receiver Jordan Shipp speak with reporters following the Tar Heels' loss to the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday at Kenan Stadium. (View Video)

Duke holds off rival UNC 32-25 and become bowl eligible

Anderson Castle punched in the go-ahead 1-yard touchdown with 2:18 left set up by an audacious fake field-goal call and Duke followed with a late stop to hold off rival North Carolina 32-25 on Saturday. The win made the Blue Devils bowl eligible again, along with ensuring they could keep the Victory Bell that goes to the rivalry winner for another year. (Associated Press)

UNC Football Drops Home Finale To Duke, Will Finish Season Below .500

The Tar Heels couldn’t bring the Victory Bell back to Chapel Hill on Saturday, losing its second straight game to Duke, falling to 4-7 with a 32-25 defeat in their home finale. The loss brings North Carolina below .500 for the year. Penalties clipped the Tar Heels on Saturday, as 12 penalties cost them 107 yards on both sides of the football combined. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Football Hosts Duke On Senior Day In Battle For Victory Bell - Pregame Notes

UNC Football wraps up its home slate Saturday against Duke in the Battle for the Victory Bell, as the program recognizes Senior Day. Kickoff is 3:30 p.m. on ACC Network at Kenan Stadium. Entering the rivalry matchup with Duke, the Tar Heels hold an all-time record of 755-582-54. Duke QB Darian Mensah's 3,007 yards passing ranks fourth nationally. (GoHeels.com)

Big difference in production from transfer QBs for Duke, UNC entering rivalry game

North Carolina's offense with Gio Lopez at quarterback hasn’t seen anything close to Duke’s level of offensive success. UNC ranks next to last or last in the 17-team ACC in passing offense, total offense, scoring offense, third-down offense and red zone offense. The Tar Heels rank 111th or worse, in some cases much worse, in all those offensive categories. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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