UNC's Defense Steps Up Offering a New Sign of the Times?

Posted Sep 4, 2023
In a sea of garnet and black in Charlotte, North Carolina silenced the South Carolina Gamecocks with a 31-17 victory on Saturday. Silenced is right: South Carolina scored just once, a field goal, over its final eight possessions amid a sea of sacks and tackle for loss. While the offense had its moments, it was the Tar Heels' defense that stole the show. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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