Chris Collins Steps into Expanded Role as UNC Defensive Line Shuffles

Posted Nov 3, 2022
After Noah Taylor was injured against Pittsburgh, North Carolina senior jack Chris Collins stepped in and logged 49 defensive snaps, more than he played the prior three games combined. With Taylor now out for the season, Collins steps into an expanded role for UNC as the Tar Heel defensive front reshuffles following several injuries the last three weeks. (Inside Carolina)

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