The UNC football program guaranteed that there would be no bowl game this season after dropping an entirely winnable game against Duke 32-25, after taking an eight-point lead after being down 14 in the third quarter. It's the latest gut punch in a season that is taking on a distinct Wile E. Coyote flavor as loss after loss pile up with no Roadrunner dinner to make up for the pain.
Duke gambled successfully, UNC self-destructed with dumb, emotional penalties, and the result was as predictable as it was sad. The Victory Bell remains in Durham, and North Carolina still has to travel to Carter-Finley next week for Dave Doeren's send-off.
Let's dive into some lessons learned from the Duke loss before crying in the shower for the seventh time this season.