Omarion Hampton

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 10

November 8, 2024 Shawn Krest

North Carolina just missed a winning week, posting a 14-16 mark over the weekend. The first team in the state has completed its regular season schedule, as Shaw hits the clubhouse with a 6-4 mark. […]

What it was, was football, Week 3

September 20, 2024 Shawn Krest

North Carolina colleges posted their first winning week of the year. Here’s a look at the best and worst of the state’s college football this week in our weekly roundup. North Carolina’s record: 16-15 (41-43 overall) […]

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 […]

Charlotte football prepares for first matchup against UNC

September 6, 2024 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — With last weekend’s season-opening loss to James Madison in the rearview, the Charlotte 49ers football team is hoping to beat the odds as it heads to Chapel Hill for its first-ever matchup with […]

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 […]