North Carolina overcomes miscues to ring Victory Bell with rally past Duke

Posted Oct 17, 2026
Fumbles and dropped passes on both sides of the ball cost UNC a big lead in its second straight trip to Wallace Wade Stadium, but this time the Tar Heels found a way to rally. In 2024, a 20-point UNC lead turned into a one-point Duke win. But Saturday, the Tar Heels pulled off a 24-20 win and their second fourth-quarter comeback in two weeks. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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