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North Carolina State running back Zonovan Knight (7) finds some running room against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Williams, Carter lead No. 14 UNC past No. 23 NC State 48-21

By Aaron Beard Oct. 24, 2020 04:44 PM EDT

North Carolina defensive back DeAndre Hollins (15) reaches for North Carolina State running back Ricky Person Jr. (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina State at North Carolina 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 02:05 PM EDT

Travis helps Florida State beat No. 5 North Carolina 31-28

Bob Ferrante Oct. 17, 2020 11:57 PM EDT
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida State team looking to get back to respectability in the ACC made a striking statement. The Seminoles now have a confidence...

North Carolina wide receiver Dyami Brown (2) scores a touchdown as Virginia Tech defensive back Armani Chatman (27) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 5 UNC plays Florida State aiming to stay unbeaten in ACC

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2020 01:18 PM EDT

North Carolina's Jordan Tucker (74) embraces quarterback Sam Howell (7) following their 56-49 victory over Virginia Tech in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Brown, No. 5 UNC aim to maintain highest ranking in 23 years

By Aaron Beard Oct. 13, 2020 05:30 PM EDT

Kansas State defensive back AJ Parker (12) scores on an interception ahead of TCU running back Zach Evans (6) in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
STAT WATCH: Bulldogs' stalled offense leaves Leach in lurch

By Eric Olson Oct. 12, 2020 02:16 AM EDT

Virginia Tech running back Khalil Herbert (25) scores a touchdown as North Carolina defensive back Don Chapman (2) tries to tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina State at Virginia 10/10/2020

Oct. 10, 2020 02:23 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, right, talks with Daniel Wright as he walks off the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Week 6: Kiffin v. Saban; King v. Lawrence; Heels v. Hokies

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 09, 2020 02:37 AM EDT

Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente talks to running back Keshawn King (35) as he leaves the field during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Duke on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Nell Redmond/Pool Photo via AP)
No. 8 Tar Heels look to slow No. 19 Hokies' strong run game

By Aaron Beard Oct. 08, 2020 12:29 PM EDT

The Syracuse bench reacts during an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
Off target: ACC QBs throwing interceptions at alarming rate

By John Kekis Oct. 07, 2020 01:34 PM EDT

North Carolina defensive back Trey Morrison (4) celebrates after running the ball back on an interception of a two-point conversion attempt by Boston College during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: ACC milestone with 4 top-10 teams

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 05, 2020 02:39 AM EDT

North Carolina linebacker Chazz Surratt (21) tries to strip the ball from Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
No. 12 North Carolina holds on to beat Boston College 26-22

By Jimmy Golen Oct. 03, 2020 07:46 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) makes a catch of a Kenny Pickett pass before turning and running it for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
North Carolina at Boston College 10/3/2020

Oct. 03, 2020 01:57 PM EDT

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) slides under Syracuse's Mikel Jones (13) after a short gain in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
'Mini-offseason' over as No. 12 Tar Heels return against BC

By Jimmy Golen Oct. 01, 2020 01:18 PM EDT

No. 12 North Carolina returns to ACC play vs Boston College

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 01, 2020 04:00 AM EDT
Here are things to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference in Week 4: GAME OF THE WEEK No. 12 North Carolina at Boston...

Syracuse quarterback Tommy DeVito (13) scrambles to avoid North Carolina defender Jahlil Taylor (52) in first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.(Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
Syracuse coach Dino Babers hoping to see improvement

By John Kekis Sep. 15, 2020 06:27 AM EDT

Syracuse quarterback Tommy DeVito (13) scrambles to avoid North Carolina defender Jahlil Taylor (52) in first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.(Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
Williams' 3 TDs help No. 18 UNC pull away from Syracuse 31-6

By Aaron Beard Sep. 12, 2020 03:28 PM EDT

FILE - North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Dyami Brown during the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Temple, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. No. 18 North Carolina has plenty of hype with quarterback Sam Howell leading an offense full of returning playmakers for Mack Brown's second season. The Tar Heels open Saturday against Syracuse with a chance to prove the hype is deserved. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
No. 18 Tar Heels eager to see Howell's next act at QB

By Aaron Beard Sep. 11, 2020 01:24 PM EDT

FILE - North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Dyami Brown during the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Temple, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. No. 18 North Carolina has plenty of hype with quarterback Sam Howell leading an offense full of returning playmakers for Mack Brown's second season. The Tar Heels open Saturday against Syracuse with a chance to prove the hype is deserved. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
No. 18 Tar Heels open season against Orange in ACC matchup

By Aaron Beard Sep. 10, 2020 02:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2019, file photo, North Carolina head coach Mack Brown stands on the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh. No. 18 North Carolina has plenty of hype with quarterback Sam Howell leading an offense full of returning playmakers for Mack Brown's second season. The Tar Heels open Saturday against Syracuse with a chance to prove the hype is deserved. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
No. 18 Tar Heels host Orange to open season in ACC play

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2020 01:25 PM EDT