Good, Bad, and Ugly Report: UNC vs. Duke

Posted Oct 18, 2026
It was the kind of game we’ve become used to seeing in year two under Bill Belichick: low possessions, some great play, bend-but-don’t-break defense, and the offense doing just enough to win. That last word is key, as UNC has moved to 3-1 on the season in one-score games. Here is the Victory Bell-winning edition of the Good, Bad, and Ugly Report: (Tar Heel Tribune)

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