UNC Football's Late-Season Collapse Ends with Third-Straight Loss to NC State

Posted Nov 26, 2023
Drake Maye, Mack Brown, and Cedric Gray took turns in the press room of Carter-Finley Stadium shouldering blame and giving few clear answers about what went wrong for UNC Football following a 39-20 loss to N.C. State. "It’s on me completely," a deflated Brown told the media. The coach said the team’s horrific start pointed toward a lack of preparation. (Inside Carolina)

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