A 20-15 win over Stanford on Saturday puts UNC football in position to end the year by making a statement and earning bowl eligibility. But to do so, the Tar Heels will have to win two out of three against their in-state rivals. 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh discuss by reviewing Carolina’s play against the Cardinal — with the defense thriving in its pass rush and the offense continuing to be a grind. The pair are joined by Inside Carolina’s Joey Powell to talk about the team’s over-performance despite their struggles and under-performance despite the hype they entered the season with, as well as the importance of a final stretch of games against Wake Forest, Duke and N.C. State. Plus: Michael delivers a scouting report on the Demon Deacons and “What In Tar-Nation?!” callers allow themselves to feel a little bit of…hope?
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