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Surratt’s goal-line interception lifts UNC past Duke 20-17

October 26, 2019 Brett Friedlander

CHAPEL HILL — Chazz Surratt didn’t have to be reminded what happened the last time he played against Duke at Kenan Stadium. He was well aware of what happened that day in 2017. And even […]

Five questions to ponder before kickoff

October 26, 2019 Brett Friedlander

Mack Brown has brought back a lot of traditions in his return to North Carolina this season, the least of which is winning football games. Now, appropriately enough on homecoming, the new/old coach has a […]

Despite losses, Duke-UNC game still has significance

October 23, 2019 Brett Friedlander

For a while there, Saturday’s football game between North Carolina and Duke was shaping up to be an extremely meaningful affair. Not as meaningful as when the neighboring rivals play in basketball, mind you. But […]

No letdown for Tar Heels in win at Georgia Tech

October 5, 2019 The Associated Press

ATLANTA — Sam Howell had North Carolina’s offense in a groove, dominating time of possession, scoring easily and consistently moving the chains on third down. “I definitely love driving down the field,” he said. “You’re […]

App State relishes win over UNC but moves forward

September 25, 2019 Brett Friedlander

CHAPEL HILL — The postgame celebration in the corner of Kenan Stadium’s East end zone on Saturday was a familiar one for Eliah Drinkwitz. He had already taken part in two of them as the […]

App State beats UNC to stake its claim as state’s top program

September 22, 2019 Brett Friedlander

CHAPEL HILL — All week long, Eliah Drinkwitz went out of his way to downplay the significance of Appalachian State’s matchup against North Carolina. Saturday, after leading his team to a 34-31 victory at Kenan […]

Deacons hold on as Tar Heels finally run out of comebacks

September 13, 2019 Brett Friedlander

WINSTON-SALEM — Given the personalities of the teams involved, it was almost inevitable that the game would end with a furious comeback and a result that wasn’t determined until the final play. And that’s just […]