UNC football leads at halftime but falls to Clemson, 28-20

North Carolina's football team struggled in the second half, losing to Clemson 28-20 in their ACC opener on September 20. Bill Belichick highlighted tackling as a key concern before the game, and missed tackles proved costly for the Tar Heels, who led by two touchdowns in the first half. Clemson rallied with three touchdowns in the second half, including two crucial scores late in the game. UNC's defense failed to maintain momentum, allowing 284 yards and a season-high 15 missed tackles. Moving forward, the Tar Heels aim to improve their fundamentals before facing Notre Dame next week.

• 3:52 PMYahoo Sports — Bill Belichick called it, but UNC football couldn't do it in loss at Clemson