UNC Tar Heels face Duke Blue Devils for the Victory Bell

The North Carolina Tar Heels prepare to face the Duke Blue Devils in a pivotal Week 7 matchup for the Victory Bell. North Carolina enters the contest looking for their second consecutive conference win following a victory over the Pittsburgh Panthers.

UNC head coach Bill Belichick has recently taken over defensive play-calling, though the unit has struggled, allowing 28 and 37 points in recent outings. Meanwhile, Duke head coach Manny Diaz maintains a strong record since taking over in 2024, including an ACC Championship in 2025. Duke is coming off a loss to Georgia Tech, while North Carolina seeks to build momentum heading into upcoming games against Syracuse and Miami.