UNC Football Leans on Defense in 20-15 Defeat of Stanford

Posted Nov 8, 2025
North Carolina overcome its clumsiness on offense long enough to pick up its second victory in a row on Saturday. The Tar Heels defeated Stanford 20-15 in an ACC football rock fight at Kenan Stadium, relying heavily on another stout defensive effort powered by what amounted to a season-best sack party. UNC's defense piled up a whopping eight sacks. (Inside Carolina)

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