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FILE - Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) runs toward the end zone for a touchdown against Georgia during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, file)
AP All-America team: Young and Tide lead with 3 1st teamers

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 13, 2021 12:02 PM EST

Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke, right, pauses to greet, fan Charlie Colón, of Lincoln during the team's Unity Walk before playing against Ohio State in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Ohio State at Nebraska 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 10:21 AM EDT

North Carolina defensive lineman Jason Strowbridge (55) tackles Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pickett accounts for 3 TDs, Pitt edges UNC 34-27 in OT

By Will Graves Nov. 15, 2019 12:14 AM EST

North Carolina wide receiver Beau Corrales (15) catches a touchdown pass while Duke cornerback Leonard Johnson (33) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Surratt's goal-line interception lifts UNC past Duke 20-17

By Aaron Beard Oct. 26, 2019 07:46 PM EDT

North Carolina coach Mack Brown watches after his squad made a field goal in overtime against Virginia Tech during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Tar Heels, Blue Devils meet in ACC rivalry game

By Aaron Beard Oct. 25, 2019 12:05 PM EDT

Virginia Tech' Jermaine Waller (28) blocks a field-goal attempt by North Carolina's Noah Ruggles (97) during overtime in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Tar Heels turning to Kim for field-goal attempts vs. Duke

Oct. 21, 2019 03:14 PM EDT

North Carolina's Dazz Newsome (5) scores on a 58-yard touchdown play past Virginia Tech defender Chamarri Conner (22) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19 2019, in Blacksburg Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Patterson's conversion lifts Virginia Tech over UNC in 6 OTs

By Jimmy Robertson Oct. 19, 2019 08:20 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. ...

Appalachian State's Darrynton Evans (3) gets past North Carolina Tar Heels's Chazz Surratt (21) to score a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
App State beats North Carolina 34-31 on blocked final FG

By Joedy Mccreary Sep. 21, 2019 07:10 PM EDT