UNC Football's Focus On Physical Presence Fizzles in Season Opener

Posted Sep 3, 2025
Throughout preseason, North Carolina talked about building its new offensive identity around a sturdy rushing attack that would spearhead a physical presence. But in Monday's season opener, that presence materialized for only one drive before evaporating as the Tar Heels were dominated by TCU in the trenches, while stumbling to a 48-14 loss. (Inside Carolina)

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