North Carolina lives up to expectiations — especially its own

Posted Oct 30, 2015
For the first time since 1997, UNC football is relevant in November. Next Saturday's matchup with Duke should decide the Coastal Division in the ACC, setting the winner on a course for the league championship game. The offense is more balanced; the defense has improved exponentially under first-year coordinator Gene Chizik. Previously a collection of talent, UNC is now, well, a team. (USA Today)

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