Early mistakes costly as ECU crushes UNC 41-19

Posted Sep 8, 2018
Could big plays compensate for UNC's issues with undisciplined and damaging big penalties? You could ask that question many weeks, including Saturday, because Larry Fedora’s teams have a reputation for both. After producing a resounding no in a loss at California with few big plays, the Tar Heels nearly managed a positive answer — with a kicker — in the first half. (Triangle Sports Network)

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