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Video: Carolina Football - The Process, UNC vs. Duke - "Bring Our Bell Home"

North Carolina Football's long-form video feature The Process, Game 6 goes behind-the-scenes with the Tar Heels to document their 24-20 road victory over the Duke Blue Devils, share the history of the rivalry, and bring the Victory Bell back home to Chapel Hill. (View Video)

Defensive Lineman Leroy Jackson Emphasizes the Little Things as UNC Looks to Build on Recent Success

Defensive lineman Leroy Jackson believes the key to sustaining success is staying focused on the details. After struggling to close out its loss at Clemson, UNC responded with back-to-back wins against Pitt and Duke. The Tar Heels have shown an ability to make plays late, and Jackson said that starts with maintaining the same mindset all four quarters. (TarHeel247)

Jordan Shipp Named Semifinalist For Jason Witten Man Of The Year Award

UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp is one of 20 semifinalists for the 10th annual Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award. The award is named after 11-time NFL Pro Bowler Jason Witten and recognizes leadership, integrity, and sportsmanship on and off the field. In addition to his on-field performance, Shipp is a standout leader in the community. (GoHeels.com)

Bill Belichick says moving on from big Duke win tougher, Syracuse better than record

Bill Belichick has spent most of the season stressing that each game has to be put away quickly. After UNC's win at Duke, he said it took more effort than usual. The Tar Heels’ players have said all year that Sunday is the day to turn the page, and Belichick acknowledged the Victory Bell celebration made it harder. "It took a little longer," he said Monday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - Rick Steinbacher Invades Spain

Rick Steinbacher, UNC’s senior associate athletic director for facilities, has a lot on his plate whenever the Tar Heels play at Kenan Stadium. When there’s a special pregame ceremony, that adds even more responsibility. But one night, one of those ceremonies went awry. Afterward, head coach Butch Davis made sure to let Steinbacher know about it. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Coach's Corner with Bill Belichick - UNC vs. Duke Recap, Syracuse Preview

One last look back at Saturday’s big win over Duke as Tar Heel Football head coach Bill Belichick reflects on the game and the team’s effort. Now the focus shifts to Syracuse as the Tar Heels get ready to host the Orange this weekend. (View Video)

Running Back Jaylen McGill's Readiness, Short Memory Make the Difference for UNC Football

North Carolina’s running back rotation suffered an immediate blow Saturday when Benjamin Hall exited the Tar Heels’ matchup at Duke with a hamstring injury on the opening drive. With their leading rusher unavailable, the Tar Heels turned to sophomore Jaylen McGill, the least-utilized member of UNC's backfield rotation entering Saturday’s contest. (Inside Carolina)

Defensive Lineman Nicco Maggio's, Increased Workload and Preparation

The Tar Heels had to dig into the depth chart for some extra help along the defensive line before Saturday's win at Duke, meaning. Star nose tackle Isaiah Johnson was limited by injury, so the bulk of the job fell on redshirt freshman Nicco Maggio. The Buford, GA, native accounted for two tackles in the 24-20 win, pushing his season tackle total to 12. (TarHeel247)

UNC debuts in men’s soccer poll; every fall sports team except football now ranked

Aside from the surging football team, every other North Carolina team in a fall sport is now ranked, with the men’s soccer team debuting at No. 16 in the United Soccer Coaches poll. The Tar Heels fell off the top spot in the women’s soccer poll but only to No. 2, while the field hockey team moved up one spot to No. 9 and the volleyball team held at No. 23. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Safety Greg Smith Is Everywhere

Defensive players don't put points on the board apart from the occasional pick-six or fumble return. But points prevented are just important as points scored, as UNC safety Greg Smith illustrated in the Tar Heels' 24-20 win at Duke with two plays that kept the Blue Devils out of the end zone. UNC head coach Bill Belichick has touted the versatility of Smith. (GoHeels.com)

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