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North Carolina State cornerback Aydan White (3) blocks a punt by North Carolina punter Ben Kiernan (91) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Raleigh, N.C. North Carolina State recovered the ball for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
North Carolina at North Carolina State 11/26/2021

Nov. 26, 2021 08:35 PM EST

North Carolina quarterback Jacolby Criswell (6) scores a touchdown as Wofford safety John Michael DiRoberto tackles during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Wofford at North Carolina 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 01:23 PM EST

Notre Dame wide receiver Avery Davis (3) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina , Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Williams has 91-yard TD run, No. 11 Notre Dame beats NC

By John Fineran Oct. 30, 2021 11:28 PM EDT

Miami head coach Manny Diaz gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Miami (FL) at North Carolina 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 05:21 PM EDT

Texas A&M players pose for photos at the end of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Texas A&M defeated North Carolina 41-27. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Texas A&M runs past North Carolina in Orange Bowl, 41-27

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 02, 2021 11:49 PM EST

North Carolina wide receiver Dyami Brown (2) catches a pass as Notre Dame cornerback TaRiq Bracy (28) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Notre Dame at North Carolina 11/27/2020

Nov. 27, 2020 05:31 PM EST

Duke coach David Cutcliffe stands on the sideline while wearing a face shield during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Charlotte on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Jaylynn Nash/Pool Photo via AP)
Rivals North Carolina, Duke meet looking to win Victory Bell

By Aaron Beard Nov. 05, 2020 11:01 AM EST

North Carolina's Michael Carter breaks away from Syracuse's Geoff Cantin-Arku in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
Stadiums quiet but college football, shows of unity go on

By Eric Olson Sep. 12, 2020 05:02 PM EDT

Howell, Tar Heels take convincing win over Georgia Tech

By George Henry Oct. 05, 2019 07:29 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Sam Howell had North Carolina's offense in a groove, dominating time of possession, scoring easily and consistently moving the chains on third down. ...

South Carolina running back Rico Dowdle, left, tries to break the tackle of North Carolina defensive back Myles Wolfolk and linebacker Chazz Surratt (21) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Return of the Mack: Tar Heels defeat S. Carolina 24-20

By Steve Reed Aug. 31, 2019 07:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 1995, file photo, North Carolina NCAA college football coach Mack Brown hoists the Carquest trophy with players Eric Thomas (38) and Marcus Wall (14) after they defeated Arkansas 20-10 in Miami, Fla. Brown is back for his second stint as coach of the Tar Heels. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk, File)
UNC's Brown pushing for more from Tar Heels in spring drills

By Aaron Beard Mar. 29, 2019 04:16 PM EDT