UNC Football Shows Signs of Life, Yet Key Concerns Remain Unresolved

Posted Oct 19, 2025
North Carolina’s defense, which had allowed 465.3 yards per game against its previous three Power Four opponents, limited Cal to just 294 yards of total offense. The defensive breakout star was edge rusher Tyler Thompson, who recorded two sacks and a forced fumble. While the Tar Heels showed improvement, there are still significant concerns. (Sports Illustrated)

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