Nine sacks, no quit: Defense powers UNC Football to second straight victory

Posted Nov 9, 2025
North Carolina’s defense keeps getting better, just in time for the Tar Heels to gain some momentum while the offense tries to find some consistency. The Tar Heels piled up a season-high nine sacks and got just enough offense to beat down a bad Stanford team 20–15 on Saturday for their second consecutive victory after struggling in the first half. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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