The Battle for the Victory Bell: UNC at Duke & Week 7 College Football Picks
The Victory Bell is on the line, Wake Forest is nationally ranked & Week 7 brings heavyweight matchups across college football.Chris Edwards & David Glenn break down the rivalries, matchups & coaching decisions that matter on THE DAVID GLENN SHOW, exclusively on the North Carolina Sports Network.🏈 UNC AT DUKE: North Carolina (3-2) visits Duke (4-1) for a pivotal ACC rivalry game. How can the Tar Heels slow Nate Sheppard & the Blue Devils’ ground attack? DG examines the defensive matchups & what each team needs to do to bring home the Victory Bell.🏈 RANKED WAKE FOREST HEADS WEST: No. 21 Wake Forest travels to California as Jake Dickert’s Demon Deacons build momentum. A closer look at Wake’s offensive balance, standout receiver Carlos Hernandez & the challenges of an ACC road trip to Berkeley.🏈 VIRGINIA AT SMU: Virginia’s top pass defense meets No. 24 SMU’s top pass offense. Which strength wins out in a game with conference implications?Plus, ECU & App State storylines, the ACC outlook & three major national showdowns:• No. 4 Ohio State at No. 5 Indiana• Alabama at Tennessee• No. 2 Notre Dame at unbeaten No. 8 BYUAt the season’s midpoint, DG also examines Coach of the Year contenders, mounting hot-seat pressure & concerns at Florida State & Charlotte. Stay for recognition of UNC linebacker Derrick McDonald, Wake Forest’s Carlos Hernandez, Campbell head coach Braxton Harris & Johnson C. Smith head coach Maurice Flowers.CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to The David Glenn Show02:58 Week 7 Around North Carolina03:29 UNC at Duke: Battle for the Victory Bell07:20 Virginia at SMU: Strength vs. Strength10:43 No. 21 Wake Forest at California14:18 ECU & App State Spotlights18:10 ACC & National Lookahead19:07 No. 4 Ohio State at No. 5 Indiana22:43 Alabama at Tennessee26:06 No. 2 Notre Dame at No. 8 BYU30:03 Coach of the Year Race & Hot Seats37:47 Fun Facts & Standout Performers53:28 Closing Thoughts & ThanksSubscribe to NCSN, turn on notifications & join the conversation: Who wins the Victory Bell, & can Wake Forest keep climbing?WATCH on YouTubeLISTEN on your favorite podcast platformREAD more at NCSportsNetwork.comFOLLOW @TheNCSportsNetNorth Carolina Sports Network — the voice of the Bold North State.#DavidGlennShow #NCSN #BoldNorthState #CollegeFootball #ACC #UNC #Duke #WakeForest #VictoryBell
12 Oct 2026
What's Wrong With NC State's Defense? Charlie Strong Weighs In + UNC, Duke, Wake, ECU & App Insights
Wake Forest takes control in Raleigh. North Carolina wins a thriller at Pitt. And Charlie Strong joins The Coaches Room for an inside look at building defenses, managing rivalry games & keeping a program together in the NIL era.Mike Waddell, Jim Collins & Nolan Jones break down Wake Forest’s 38–14 win at NC State, fueled by Gio Lopez’s 303 passing yards. What went wrong for the Wolfpack defense, and what can Dave Doeren’s staff fix during the open date?The conversation turns to Bill Belichick’s Tar Heels after their 21–17 road win at Pittsburgh, setting up the UNC–Duke battle for the Victory Bell. Plus: App State’s difficult stretch following the Old Dominion loss, ECU’s 28–12 win over Rice, the preparation challenges of Thursday road games & Charlotte’s search for a breakthrough amid a 15-game losing streak.Then Charlie Strong takes us inside the coaching profession: how to build a defensive game plan, respond after a loss, manage staff under pressure & earn players’ trust. Drawing on his coaching experiences, Strong discusses Red River rivalry lessons, recruiting relationships, culture fit, roster retention & the resources programs need to compete.It’s a conversation about the decisions coaches make—and the consequences that follow on Saturdays.CHAPTERS00:00 Opening: Wake–NC State Rivalry Recap01:39 What’s Wrong With NC State’s Defense?02:44 Gio Lopez & Wake Forest’s Surge04:56 Belichick’s Tar Heels Win at Pitt05:57 UNC–Duke: Battle for the Victory Bell08:21 App State’s Upcoming Gauntlet11:04 Old Dominion “Mudslide” Controversy12:48 ECU & the Midweek Preparation Grind15:14 Midweek Games as National Auditions19:36 Charlotte’s 15-Game Losing Streak24:03 Charlie Strong Joins The Coaches Room24:48 How to Build a Defensive Game Plan28:17 Lessons From the Red River Rivalry30:16 How Coaches Respond After a Loss32:00 SEC Pressure & Kentucky’s Close Wins38:08 NIL, the Portal & Fan Impatience43:02 Why Coaching Continuity Matters44:05 Evaluating Culture & Player Fit45:50 Leading Players Through Relationships47:44 Recruiting Visits & Building Trust51:18 How Big Programs Reload53:08 The Pressure at NC State55:04 What Programs Want in a Head Coach57:45 Managing a Staff Under Fire59:20 Handling Social Media Fallout01:01:56 The Little Things That Win Games01:05:14 The Reality for North Carolina Programs01:08:45 Roster Retention & NIL01:13:41 Which Coaching Jobs Are Worth Taking?01:15:41 The Sitting Head Coach’s Advantage01:19:56 Closing & NCSN Sign-OffSubscribe to the North Carolina Sports Network for The Coaches Room, the David Glenn Show & coverage from across the Bold North State.Join the conversation: What does NC State need to fix first—and who takes home the Victory Bell?Follow @TheNCSportsNetVisit https://NCSportsNetwork.com#TheCoachesRoom #NCSN #BoldNorthState #CharlieStrong #WakeForest #NCState #UNC #Duke #ACC #CollegeFootball #NIL
10 Oct 2026
Michael Malone's Debut: What Did We Learn from UNC's 88-70 Win Over USC?
UNC’s Michael Malone Era Begins! Tar Heels Beat USC 88–70 | Bold North State Tailgate Tour Stop #7
A new era of Carolina basketball opens with a win—and plenty to discuss. Mike Waddell & David Glenn break down UNC’s 88–70 exhibition victory over Southern Cal in Greensboro as the Bold North State Tailgate Tour rolls into Stop #7.
Trailing 39–37 at halftime, the Tar Heels responded with composure, tougher defense & a dominant second half. Jarin Stevenson led the way with 25 points & 10 rebounds, while Maximo Adams impressed with his physical readiness & confidence. Isaiah Denis also delivered an encouraging performance off the bench.
What did Michael Malone’s debut reveal about this Carolina team? Mike & DG examine UNC’s defensive identity, holding USC to 36% shooting after halftime, along with areas that need work: 18 turnovers & 31 three-point attempts.
Plus: UNC’s next exhibition at Indiana, a December 15 return to Greensboro against NC State, takeaways from ACC Tipoff & why Duke & Virginia look like early ACC front-runners.
CHAPTERS
00:00 UNC–USC Postgame Reaction in Greensboro
01:19 How UNC Responded After Trailing at Halftime
02:34 Jarin Stevenson’s 25-Point, 10-Rebound Performance
05:06 Building a Tougher Defensive Identity
09:07 Is UNC Taking Too Many Threes?
10:26 Maximo Adams & Isaiah Denis Provide a Spark
11:34 ACC Tipoff Takeaways & Duke’s Outlook
14:30 Michael Malone Interview & Point Guard Discussion
15:22 What’s Next for Carolina Basketball?
16:13 More from the North Carolina Sports Network
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