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Lessons Learned from UNC football's demoralizing loss to Duke

The UNC football program guaranteed that there would be no bowl game this season after dropping an entirely winnable game against Duke 32-25, after taking an eight-point lead after being down 14 in the third quarter. It's the latest gut punch in a season that is taking on a distinct Wile E. Coyote flavor as loss after loss pile up with no Roadrunner dinner to make up for the pain.

Duke gambled successfully, UNC self-destructed with dumb, emotional penalties, and the result was as predictable as it was sad. The Victory Bell remains in Durham, and North Carolina still has to travel to Carter-Finley next week for Dave Doeren's send-off.