Tar Heels' Opening Act on Defense a Different Story From Last Season

Posted Sep 6, 2023
The Tar Heels' struggles to generate tackles for loss were evident last season. They never recorded more than six in a game and never more than five against Power 5 schools. This season's opener saw UNC record a staggering 16 TFLs. Defensive Coordinator Gene Chizik, while pleased with the performance, cautioned there's still room to improve. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Jacolby Criswell's Comfort on the Sideline and Football Field Key to His Growth
As each week passes, UNC quarterback Jacolby Criswell gets increasingly comfortable with playing the most important position on the football field. An area that fans...
Thu Oct 31, 2024

Extra Points: Boys Of Fall
On a sun-splashed afternoon in Charlottesville, all the frustrations of the 2024 season were turned on their head. The Tar Heels jumped in front, applied...
Thu Oct 31, 2024

One Player Can Change UNC Football’s Entire Defense
In UNC Football's two most dominating defensive performances of the season, Kaimon Rucker was among those leading the way. In the Tar Heels’ three most...
Thu Oct 31, 2024

Tar Heels Aren't Taking Seminoles and Their Football Brand Lightly
There could be countless reasons for UNC to overlook the reeling Florida State football program, but its past resume speaks for itself. "It’s Florida State...
Wed Oct 30, 2024