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Bill Belichick says there’s more ownership, engagement from players this season

A year ago, Bill Belichick was still trying to get the UNC Football program moving. With Duke ahead Saturday, he said this season’s team is more engaged, and he sees the difference in the meeting room, at practice, and in the way his players approach the work. "It’s definitely better than it was last year," he said of video sessions with this group. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Christo Kelly, Shamar Easter, Greg Smith Monday Pre-Duke Press Conferences

North Carolina center Christo Kelly, tight end Shamar Easter, and defensive back Greg Smith speak with the media on Monday to discuss the Tar Heels' 21-17 victory over No. 25 Pitt, look ahead to Saturday's matchup against Duke in Durham, and more. (View Video)

Xavier Lewis, Tre Miller Earn ACC Football Weekly Honors

Xavier Lewis has been named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week for the second time this season, while redshirt junior Tre Miller has been selected ACC Defensive Back of the Week. Lewis tallied 11 tackles and a half sack to help lead the Tar Heels to a 21-17 win at No. 25 Pitt. Miller recorded four tackles, two pass breakups, and his first career interception. (GoHeels.com)

Winners, Losers, and Honorable Mentions: UNC Football vs. Pittsburgh

Winners: UNC Secondary. The task was easier for this squad facing Pitt’s backup QB in his first start, but at the same time Pitt had a couple of advantages in an extra day off plus four weeks of tape on the UNC defense. They had time to game plan, yet the UNC secondary limited Holden Geriner to 219 yards in the air, no touchdowns, and had two pickoffs. (Tar Heel Blog)

Video: Bill Belichick Monday Pre-Duke Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Monday ahead of the Tar Heels' game against the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 in Durham. (View Video)

UNC's defense delivered the performance Bill Belichick has been waiting for

Sometimes the box score doesn't tell the story. Pitt finished with 369 total yards compared to UNC's 269. The Panthers picked up 23 first downs and controlled possession for 36:32, keeping UNc's defense on the field much of the game. Normally, those numbers aren't a recipe for winning football. The scoreboard told a much different story. (Keeping It Heel)

How Drake Maye has rebounded from bad start despite mounting Patriots injuries

Drake Maye is rolling again and his New England Patriots teammates can't help but take notice. "It's just fun to see Drake smiling on the sidelines. That confidence is obviously back," linebacker Robert Spillane said in the aftermath of Sunday's 45-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Maye's turnaround from the first three games of the season has been dramatic. (ESPN)

UNC cornerback Tre Miller likely to miss remainder of the season

UNC Football's road victory over No. 25 Pittsburgh on Saturday unfortunately came at a significant cost. Starting cornerback Tre Miller is reportedly doubtful to return this season after suffering a significant lower-body injury. Miller left the game in the third quarter and was carted from the bench area to the locker room, a towel draped over his head. (Keeping It Heel)

Tar Heels in NFL: Drake Maye stays hot with 5 TDs, Willie Lampkin makes history for Eagles

Drake Maye turned a shaky start to the season into one of the best back-to-back stretches by a Patriots quarterback in years on the day that Willie Lampkin made history and Tez Walker made a clutch catch. In his third NFL season, Maye threw four TD passes and ran for another in New England’s 45-17 home win Sunday over the Las Vegas Raiders. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Football developing an identity under Bill Belichick

The Tar Heels were outgained, struggled to run the football, and spent too much time watching the Panthers control possession. Yet UNC beat the No. 25-ranked Panthers 21-17, giving Bill Belichick his first win over a ranked opponent. More importantly, Carolina showed something that hasn't always been there amid adversity. They found a way to win. (Keeping It Heel)

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