How Did UNC Reverse Course Allowing No Sacks in Week 1?

Posted Sep 9, 2023
North Carolina opened its 2023 football season with a 31-17 victory over South Carolina. And for just the second time against a Power 5 opponent since 2019, UNC didn’t allow a sack. So what did Carolina do differently to protect its Heisman hopeful quarterback, Drake Maye? To slow down a pass rush, the Tar Heels implemented a physical running game. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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