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UNC's Special Teams Decline Crucial In Tar Heels Loss To Wolfpack

North Carolina had two punts blocked, allowed a long kickoff return, and failed to secure an onside kick in a crucial moment in the Tar Heels’ 34-30 loss at No. 20 NC State. Fingers can point in a lot of directions for why UNC fell to its rivals, but it is difficult to begin anywhere other than special teams. And the affliction essentially bookended the game. (Tar Heel Illustrated) Video: Mack Brown Post-NC State Press Conference
North Carolina head football coach Mack Brown speaks with the media following the Tar Heels improbable collapse against NC State in the final two minutes.