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ACC Now podcast: Breaking down key issues for UNC defense, bright spots, players to watch

North Carolina defensive coach Gene Chizik embraces head coach Mack Brown prior to the Tar Heels game against Appalachian State on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C.
North Carolina defensive coach Gene Chizik embraces head coach Mack Brown prior to the Tar Heels game against Appalachian State on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The N&O’s C.L. Brown and Luke DeCock recap the first three games of UNC’s season, from the defensive issues to quarterback Drake Maye’s impressive start. They break down what the 3-0 Tar Heels are doing right and wrong on defense with a week off ahead of hosting Notre Dame.

You can also listen to this episode of the ACC Now podcast, and others, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Audible, TuneIn and Stitcher.

This story was originally published September 13, 2022 at 5:10 AM.

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Natalie Pierre is the sports editor at The News & Observer. Over the last 15 years, she has covered some of college football’s most successful programs extensively, served in top leadership roles for basketball coverage across the Southeast and reported on NCAA business, policies and legislation. A native of Lake Mary, Florida, her career includes stops at AL.com/The Birmingham News and the Tallahassee Democrat. She is a graduate of Syracuse University and Delta State University.
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