UNC DC Geoff Collins Monday Press Conference: Jacolby Cowan, Tired Defense, Pitt, and More

Posted Oct 1, 2024
North Carolina Defensive Coordinator Geoff Collins met with the media on Monday ahead of Saturday's game against the Pitt Panthers. Collins spoke about his defense missing 20 tackles against Duke, how the momentum shifted, Jacolbe Cowan playing defensive end, Pitt’s offense, and more. Here are video, notes, and quotes from what Collins had to say. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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