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Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) is caught by Texas A&M defensive back Leon O'Neal Jr. (9) during the first half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
No. 19 Iowa beats No. 22 USC 49-24 in Holiday Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2019 07:27 PM EST

North Carolina offensive lineman Jordan Tucker gestures toward an official during the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Temple, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
North Carolina breezes past Temple 55-13 in Military Bowl

By David Ginsburg Dec. 27, 2019 03:37 PM EST

File-This Nov. 7, 2019, file photo shows South Florida quarterback Jordan McCloud (12) eluding a sack by Temple defensive end Quincy Roche during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tampa, Fla. Roche was named American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year after ringing up 13 sacks, including 10 in the Owls' final four games. In a pivotal victory over then No. 21 Maryland, the 6-foot-4, 235-pounder had a sack, a blocked kick and six tackles. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Mack Brown leads North Carolina into Military Bowl vs Temple

By David Ginsburg Dec. 26, 2019 04:55 PM EST

Temple head coach Rod Carey works the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
North Carolina, Temple meet for 1st time in Military Bowl

Dec. 26, 2019 12:11 PM EST

Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin poses alongside showgirl Jennifer Autry ahead of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
Watch every bowl? Yes! Here's why they are all must-see TV

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 18, 2019 02:17 PM EST

The Heisman Trophy appears on display during a news conference before the Heisman Trophy ceremony, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason Szenes)
Heisman 2020: 2 quarterbacks from Georgia and Georgia's QB

Ralph D. Russo Dec. 15, 2019 10:29 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Miami tight end Brevin Jordan (9) celebrates a Miami take away in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, in Tallahassee, Fla. Jordan was selected to The Associated Press All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File)
Clemson RB Etienne, LB Simmons lead AP All-ACC teams

By Joedy Mccreary Dec. 10, 2019 12:50 PM EST

North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) celebrates a touchdown against North Carolina State with teammates during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
North Carolina faces Temple in Military Bowl     

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 06:59 PM EST

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) passes the ball against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
UNC defeats NC State 41-10 to become bowl-eligible

By Ken Tysiac Nov. 30, 2019 10:35 PM EST

North Carolina's Antonio Williams (24) carries the ball as Mercer's Andrew Pettit (45) attempts a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Howell, North Carolina roll past Mercer 56-7 in home finale

By Aaron Beard Nov. 23, 2019 06:44 PM EST

North Carolina coach Mack Brown adjusts his headset as he walks the sideline during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 34-27 in overtime. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Tar Heels begin 2-game bowl push with home finale vs Mercer

By Aaron Beard Nov. 22, 2019 10:48 AM EST

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 quarterback Sam Howell (7) congratulates teammates after the Tar Heels scored against Virginia in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Pitt searches for first ACC win over resurgent UNC

By Will Graves Nov. 13, 2019 01:19 PM EST

North Carolina's Dyami Brown (2) reacts after scoring on a 34-yard pass from quarterback Sam Howell against Virginia during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Perkins has 5 TDs, leads Virginia past North Carolina 38-31

Nov. 02, 2019 10:58 PM EDT

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 quarterback Sam Howell (7) is tackled by Virginia Tech defender Khalil Ladler, left, in the final overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Tar Heels' freshman Sam Howell moving to top of ACC's QBs

By Charles Odum Oct. 23, 2019 10:26 AM 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)
Duke-UNC matchup headlines Week 9 in ACC

By Joedy Mccreary Oct. 23, 2019 04:00 AM 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

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins, right, and North Carolina head coach Mack Brown meet up after an NCAA college football game a Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Atlanta. (John Amis/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Virginia Tech, North Carolina meet in Coastal showdown

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 18, 2019 01:09 PM EDT

California linebacker Evan Weaver (89) celebrates after a tackle on the final play of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. California won 28-20. California used a goal-line stand as time ran out to beat Mississippi, the Bears’ first road win over an SEC school since 1977 and the Pac-12’s first since 2010. Linebacker Evan Weaver swooped in from the outside and stopped Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee on a sneak as the clock hit zeroes for the last and most important of his career-high 22 tackles.(AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Pick Six: College football's best moments at halfway point

By Eric Olson Oct. 15, 2019 02:19 AM EDT