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UNC’s Defensive Line Growing Depth, Good Energy as Rotation Evolves

UNC has made a recent habit of utilizing more defensive linemen across its last two games, the pair of victories over Virginia Tech and Miami. Including the hybrid edge-rushing “jack” position in coordinator Gene Chizik’s scheme, the Tar Heels rolled out a whopping 12 defensive linemen last week at Miami, while suffocating the Hurricanes on the ground. (Inside Carolina) UNC football looks to secure Victory Bell against Duke
A win Saturday against Duke would put UNC even further ahead in the ACC Coastal Division standings and the Tar Heels would clinch bowl eligibility.