How will UNC, Duke football handle success? Mack Brown, Mike Elko weigh in on fast starts

Posted Sep 21, 2023
There are 39 undefeated FBS college football teams and seven are in the ACC, including UNC and Duke. Together, the No. 17 Tar Heels and No. 18 Blue Devils have won their first three games in consecutive seasons for the first time in nearly 90 years. Here’s what UNC coach Mack Brown and Duke coach Mike Elko had to say about staying on track. (Fayetteville Observer)

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