From Syracuse to North Carolina: Derek McDonald Set to Face His Former Team
Posted Oct 20, 2026
When North Carolina hosts Syracuse on Saturday night, the matchup will carry extra significance for one of the Tar Heels' defensive leaders. For graduate linebacker Derek McDonald, Syracuse is where he spent five seasons developing as a college football player. Now, in his first season at UNC, McDonald is one of the ACC's most productive linebackers.
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