Gene Chizik out as defensive coordinator, so what's next for UNC Football?
Posted Jan 3, 2024
After piling up nine sacks in a season-opening win against South Carolina and starting the season 6-0, North Carolina and its defense faltered down the stretch. The Tar Heels were 12th among 14 ACC teams, allowing an average of 405.4 yards per game. UNC was 100th in passing defense (242.3 ypg) and 86th nationally in rushing defense (163.1 ypg).
(Fayetteville Observer)
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