Defense Scoreless Streak Reached 15 Drives For UNC Football

Posted Sep 14, 2026
Just inside the final four minutes of North Carolina's 35-3 victory over ETSU on Saturday, the Bucs kicked a field goal for their only points of the game. It was UNC's first score allowed since TCU's second possession in the season opener. That's 15 full opposing possessions: 112 total plays amassing just 368 yards – all without allowing a point. (TarHeel247)

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