UNC defensive back earns weekly honors for performance vs. Clemson

The North Carolina Tar Heels utilized a newfound, lockdown defense to win their first two football games in 2026. On Saturday, UNC utilized that same defense in holding Clemson to six first-half points.

North Carolina's defense collapsed after halftime, allowing 22 points en route to a heartbreaking, 28-20 loss. The Tigers (2-1, 2-0 ACC) torched the Tar Heels' run defense in particular, with Gideon Davidson and Tyler Brown each scoring touchdowns on the ground.