Deacons win it at the end

Posted Sep 8, 2012
North Carolina stood just minutes away from starting its season 2-0, but the Tar Heels backed off a successful running game and then self-destructed on defense. Wake Forest (2-0) seized the chance and drove from its own 7-yard line to score the winning touchdown with two minutes and nine seconds remaining in the game. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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