Inside UNC Football’s First 24 Hours With the Victory Bell

Posted Oct 19, 2026
Yes, the Victory Bell was back in Chapel Hill. But it was still Duke’s shade of blue. The Tar Heels planned to begin what they hoped would become a tradition on Sunday following the game. The team invited fans to join them in front of the Bell Tower to help spray-paint the bell Carolina blue. Around 3 p.m., fans quickly began gathering around the bell. (TarHeel247)

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