Avoiding Penalties A Welcome Change For Tar Heels

Posted Oct 27, 2026
Bill Belichick is a big believer in the importance of "hidden yards" to a team's success; the seemingly small things that add up over the course of a game. One overlooked way this year's Tar Heels have found hidden yardage is with their discipline. UNC ranks fourth nationally in fewest penalties (4) and penalty yardage (31.7) per game, each best in the ACC. (GoHeels.com)

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