North Carolina, Louisville players lock up in brawl to end Cardinals’ 16-14 win

Posted Nov 15, 2026
Louisville had just taken a knee to end Saturday's 16-14 win at UNC, but Tar Heels defensive tackle Xavier Lewis and Cardinals offensive lineman Johnnie Brown kept jostling in a testy exchange. Moments later, as time expired, more players stepped. Tempers flared and jawing escalated to shoving, players in pileups, and a haze of flailing arms. (Associated Press)

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