UNC Football Report Card: Grading Tar Heels win vs. Duke

Posted Oct 18, 2026
UNC Defense grade: A. The Tar Heels didn’t allow any points in the first half, with Duke’s TD coming on a fumble return. UNC forced three punts and a crucial turnover on downs. Duke RB Nate Sheppard was limited for the most part. The difference was UNC's red-zone defense, which got three straight stops by forcing two field goals and a turnover on downs. (MSN.com)

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