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UNC tries to rebound with new looks on offense, defense

August 17, 2022 Shawn Krest

Last year, UNC entered the season ranked in the top 10 with visions of a playoff berth and a Heisman campaign for their quarterback dancing in their heads. Instead, the Tar Heels lost their opener, […]

NC State miracle comeback over UNC keeps Atlantic Division hopes alive

November 27, 2021 Brett Friedlander

RALEIGH — Down by nine points with just over two minutes remaining Friday, NC State needed a miracle to avoid yet another soul-crushing loss to arch-rival North Carolina. Divine intervention may not actually have played […]

Travis, Seminoles continue their mastery over Brown, UNC

October 9, 2021 Brett Friedlander

CHAPEL HILL — Some of the best quarterbacks in college football history have played at Florida State, including three Heisman Trophy winners. Current starter Jordan Travis isn’t even close to making that list. Unless he’s […]

Super seniors boost area football teams

March 3, 2021 Shawn Krest

Last year, the coronavirus pandemic cut short spring practice for teams around the nation as sports shut down just as most teams had returned to the practice field. This March, as FBS teams — including […]

Tar Heels can’t overcome their mistakes in loss at UVa

October 31, 2020 Brett Friedlander

North Carolina outgained Virginia by more than 100 yards and scored 41 points but couldn’t overcome its mistakes in a 44-41 loss in Charlottesville that all but ended its hopes for a spot in the […]

Tar Heels drop the ball on epic comeback at FSU

October 18, 2020 Brett Friedlander

North Carolina coach Mack Brown, looking to light a spark under his struggling team, told his players at halftime that it had a chance to be part of the greatest comeback in school history. And […]