Non-Offensive Touchdowns Have Become a Thing for These Tar Heels
Posted Nov 17, 2024
UNC's newfound confidence has led to a new dimension for the Tar Heels under defensive coordinator Geoff Collins: finding the endzone. Since Collins’ arrival last offseason, UNC has recorded three defensive touchdowns, all "pick-sixes." Linebacker Power Echols credits Collins’ philosophy for the uptick in takeaways and defensive scores.
(Tar Heel Illustrated)
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