Big games loom as Tar Heels enter crucial stretch

Posted Nov 4, 2015
Two goals were set for UNC football before the season: Win the state of North Carolina and win the ACC Coastal Division. At 7-1 overall and 4-0 in the ACC, a win over Duke on Saturday will bring them closer to both. Running back Elijah Hood spoke in Monday's press conference about the importance of the Duke game and how the he is approaching it. (Carolina Blue)

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