Extra Points: Our Rings

Posted Oct 3, 2025
Clemson ball at the 10 yard-line. Fourth down, 20 seconds to play. The 1980 ACC title on the line. Thousands of orange-clad Tiger fans are rocking and rolling in Death Valley as the Tigers attempt a mammoth fourth-quarter comeback. The Tar Heels lead, 24-19. UNC safety Steve Streater is loud and animated in the defensive huddle. "These are our rings." (GoHeels.com)

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