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Video: The Day After Podcast - Victory Bell Secured, UNC Football Beats Duke
North Carolina secured the Victory Bell with a 24-20 win at Duke on Saturday. Inside Carolina's Buck Sanders, Jason Staples, and Tommy Ashley discuss UNC's performance, preparation and execution, standout performances, next Saturday's matchup at Syracuse, and more.
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Sun Oct 18, 2026
Why is Chargers RB Omarion Hampton's snap count decreasing?
When the Chargers selected running back
Omarion Hampton with the No. 22 pick in the 2025 NFL draft, it seemed a perfect fit. Hampton provided the physical style of running associated with coach Jim Harbaugh's teams. He was the three- or four-down back the front office envisioned. But less than two seasons in, it's been more flashes than a surefire bet. (
ESPN)
UNC Football Snap Counts vs. Duke: Billy Edwards, Greg Smith Lead PFF Grades
Quarterback
Billy Edwards Jr. turned in his best Pro Football Focus offensive grade game of the season in North Carolina’s 24-20 win Saturday at Duke, while safety
Greg Smith has the team’s highest grade. Edwards, despite absorbing plenty of hits, earned an offensive grade that was a team-high 78.7 and a passing grade of 83.7, both season highs. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Tar Heel Tribune UNC vs. Duke Postgame Reactions
Britt Whitmire, Doc Kennedy, and R.L. Bynum offer their postgame reactions following North Carolina's 24-20 victory over the Duke Blue Devils to re-claim the Victory Bell on Saturday afternoon at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham.
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Sun Oct 18, 2026
Bill Belichick on defining moment in UNC win vs. Duke: 'I wasn't punting again'
UNC had timeouts remaining if it wanted to punt the ball back to Duke with hopes of getting a defensive stop for another shot. "I wasn’t punting again. It hadn’t gone well for us, so unless it was like fourth-and-30 or something, I didn’t want to give the ball back,"
Belichick said after the win. "I thought we’d go down, take our best shot." The gamble paid off. (
MSN.com)
Video: Duke Football Coach Manny Diaz Post-UNC Press Conference
Duke head football coach Manny Diaz speaks with the media following the Blue Devils' 24-20 loss to North Carolina on Saturday afternoon in Durham.
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Sun Oct 18, 2026
UNC Football Report Card: Grading Tar Heels win vs. Duke
UNC Defense grade: A. The Tar Heels didn’t allow any points in the first half, with Duke’s TD coming on a fumble return. UNC forced three punts and a crucial turnover on downs. Duke RB Nate Sheppard was limited for the most part. The difference was UNC's red-zone defense, which got three straight stops by forcing two field goals and a turnover on downs. (
MSN.com)
Video: UNC Football Players Post-Duke Interviews
North Carolina wide receiver
Jordan Shipp, quarterback
Billy Edwards Jr., and linebacker
Derek McDonald speak with the media following the Tar Heels' 24-20 victory over the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday afternoon in Durham.
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Sun Oct 18, 2026
Good, Bad, and Ugly Report: UNC vs. Duke
It was the kind of game we’ve become used to seeing in year two under
Bill Belichick: low possessions, some great play, bend-but-don’t-break defense, and the offense doing just enough to win. That last word is key, as UNC has moved to 3-1 on the season in one-score games. Here is the Victory Bell-winning edition of the Good, Bad, and Ugly Report: (
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' 24-20 victory over the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday in Durham.
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Sat Oct 17, 2026