From comeback to epic collapse: UNC football takeaways on shocking loss to rival NC State

Posted Nov 26, 2021
NC State started fast and ended fast Friday, and in between North Carolina went from delivering a comeback victory to suffering an epic collapse. Add another surreal chapter to this rivalry that rarely disappoints. The Wolfpack stormed back from the brink of defeat with two Emeka Emezie touchdown catches in the final 95 seconds to stun the Tar Heels 34-30 (MSN.com)

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