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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 […]

What it was, was football: Week 9

November 1, 2024 Shawn Krest

North Carolina teams closed out October with a losing week, although the state posted a winning record against Virginia for the first week this season. Six teams have hit the six-win mark on the year, […]

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 […]

North Carolina ekes out 19-17 win on Minnesota’s missed FG as time expires; Heels QB Johnson injured

August 30, 2024 The Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — North Carolina’s primary goal for this work-in-progress season is figuring out how to avoid the late fade that spoiled the last two years with star quarterback Drake Maye. This finish in the season […]

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 […]

2024 All-NC Preseason Team

August 8, 2024 Ryan Henkel

The 2024 college football season is just around the corner and excitement is building for the great teams right here in North Carolina. To get ready, the North State Journal put together our 2024 Preseason […]

Tar Heels defense lifts Drake Maye to season-opening win over South Carolina

September 3, 2023 Shawn Krest

The UNC defense gave quarterback Drake Maye a helping hand as the Tar Heels opened the season with a 31-17 win over South Carolina in Charlotte on Saturday night. Maye completed his first 10 passes […]