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Which local products could hear their names called at the 2025 NFL Draft?

April 24, 2025 Ryan Henkel

The 2025 NFL Draft is nearly upon us. While there isn’t as much hype around the state as last year when UNC quarterback Drake Maye was a top-three pick, there’s still quite a few talented […]

Hampton, Ritzie stand out at NFL combine

March 14, 2025 Asheebo Rojas

Some of North Carolina’s best college players made the trip to Indianapolis and showcased their skills at the NFL Draft Combine over the weekend. Overall, it wasn’t the best couple of days for the state’s […]

UNC dominates the run game in 38-20 home-opening win over Charlotte

September 7, 2024 Asheebo Rojas

UNC (2-0, 0-0) left its heelprint all over Charlotte (0-2, 0-0) as it rushed for 269 yards in its 38-20 home opening win Saturday. With junior running back Omarion Hampton leaving the game in the […]

UNC quarterback battle heads into training camp

August 29, 2024 Asheebo Rojas

CHARLOTTE — From competing side-by-side on the practice field to sitting side-by-side in front of reporters at the ACC Kickoff, the battle has only begun for UNC quarterbacks Conner Harrell and Max Johnson. With edge […]

Tar Heels look to change the narrative in post-Maye era

August 29, 2024 Asheebo Rojas

CHAPEL HILL — In the last five years of North Carolina football under Mack Brown, it seems as if success in any aspect of the game comes with a price. To have an explosive offense […]

UNC quarterback battle continues

August 8, 2024 Asheebo Rojas

‌ CHARLOTTE — From competing side-by-side on the practice field to sitting side-by-side in front of reporters at the ACC Kickoff, the battle has only begun for UNC quarterbacks Conner Harrell and Max Johnson. With […]

NSJ unveils All-North State football team

January 18, 2023 Shawn Krest

The college football season came to an end earlier this month, and North Carolina was well-represented in the postseason. A total of six schools from the state participated in bowl games, with Wake Forest, ECU […]

UNC stunned by late TD in Holiday Bowl loss to Oregon

December 29, 2022 The Associated Press

SAN DIEGO — Bo Nix threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Chase Cota on fourth down with 19 seconds left and Camden Lewis’ PAT bounced off the left upright and went through to give No. […]

Maye throws 5 TDs in first start, UNC overwhelms Florida A&M in opener

August 28, 2022 Ryan Henkel

CHAPEL HILL — After a cancellation scare caused by Florida A&M having 20 players declared ineligible to play, the Tar Heels hosted Saturday’s season-opening game and took care of business, handing the Rattlers a 56-24 […]