'Chip on our shoulder': UNC football looks to rebound after loss to Virginia

Posted Nov 3, 2020
After falling to Florida State for their first loss of the season, North Carolina came back the next week to wallop NC State, winning in a 48-21 blowout. This week, with another rivalry matchup scheduled against Duke, cornerback Patrice Rene said North Carolina will look to make its presence felt. "We’ve got to go out there and set the tone, send a message." (Daily Tar Heel)

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