UNC Defense Struggles on Third Down | Tar Heel Basketball News

UNC’s defense struggled mightily this past season, ranking a dismal 104th nationally in stopping third downs and an even worse 127th on short-yardage third downs—where opponents converted at a shocking 78%. Their fourth-down woes were equally dire, forcing them to stay on the field longer than any other team. In tight games against Duke and NC State, these failures led to costly touchdowns and extended possessions that drained the defense. With key starters gone and a new crop of players stepping up, UNC’s fate hinges on fixing their run-stopping and pass coverage to force quicker decisions from opposing QBs—and get off the field more often if they want to turn things around this year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4c19f5f4f2af8bfb