UNC’s Defensive Line Growing Depth, Good Energy as Rotation Evolves

Posted Oct 11, 2022
UNC has made a recent habit of utilizing more defensive linemen across its last two games, the pair of victories over Virginia Tech and Miami. Including the hybrid edge-rushing “jack” position in coordinator Gene Chizik’s scheme, the Tar Heels rolled out a whopping 12 defensive linemen last week at Miami, while suffocating the Hurricanes on the ground. (Inside Carolina)

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