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CORRECTS NORTH CAROLINA COACH TO MACK BROWN Appalachian State head coach Shawn Clark, right, talks with North Carolina head coach Mack Brown before an NCAA college football game, Saturday Sept. 3, 2022, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)
Tar Heels' Chizik works to solve defensive troubles

By Aaron Beard Sep. 09, 2022 12:59 PM EDT

FILE - North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs answers a question at the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 21, 2022. The University of North Carolina's football season is set to start Aug. 27, 2022, against Florida A&M. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
North Carolina aims to contend in ACC despite QB uncertainty

By Aaron Beard Aug. 17, 2022 12:57 PM EDT

Chizik, Warren return to Tar Heels in defensive-staff revamp

Jan. 08, 2022 02:40 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s revamp of its defensive coaching staff now includes the return of Gene Chizik, who led Auburn to a national championship as...

North Carolina head coach Mack Brown watches the team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
No. 21 Tar Heels host Cavaliers in key ACC division matchup

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 02:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2021, file photo, North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary passes during NCAA college football practice in Raleigh, N.C. Leary is returning from a leg injury that sidelined him for much of last season. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
NC State faces familiar foe in South Florida QB Fortin

By Aaron Beard Sep. 01, 2021 03:20 PM EDT

FILE - Texas Tech quarterback Sonny Cumbie passes in the first quarter in Lubbock, Texas, in this Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, file photo. Cumbie is on pace to become the third straight Texas Tech quarterback to lead the nation in passing, a statistic that leads some to question whether he's just another product of coach Mike Leach's wide-open offense. Four former Big 12 quarterbacks are coaching QBs at their alma mater, with three new in those roles this spring. Collin Klein, the 2012 Heisman Trophy finalist at Kansas State, is going into his fifth season as the Wildcats quarterback coach. The new trio are Sonny Cumbie at Texas Tech, Kenny Hill at TCU and Shawn Bell at Baylor. (AP Photo/L.M. Otero, File)
Big 12 spring sees unexpected changes at Texas and Kansas

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 27, 2021 01:52 PM EDT

North Carolina running back Javonte Williams participates in the school's Pro Day football workout for NFL scouts in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, March 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Offensive playmakers on display as Tar Heels conduct pro day

By Hank Kurz Jr. Mar. 29, 2021 06:40 PM EDT

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) is hit and flipped in the air by TCU cornerback Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson (1) as Oklahoma State wide receiver Dillon Stoner (17) TCU defensive end Ochaun Mathis (32) look on during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Oklahoma State goes into Baylor makeup out of B12 contention

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 10, 2020 02:34 PM EST

Baylor hires ex-UNC coach Fedora as offensive coordinator

Jan. 25, 2020 09:32 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor has hired former North Carolina and Southern Miss head coach Larry Fedora as its offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for new...

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 Josh Henderson (23) leaps to try to avoid a tackle from Mercer's Kendall Bohler (29) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
UNC takes on NC State hoping to earn bowl invitation

Nov. 29, 2019 12:00 PM EST

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

FILE - In this March 3, 2019, file photo, North Carolina head coach Mack Brown talks with Cooper Graham (96) during UNC's first spring football practice, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Brown is savoring his return to coaching in a second stint with the Tar Heels. Brown had worked in broadcasting in the years since his departure from Texas after the 2013 season. But he says the time away rejuvenated him for his chance to return to the sideline. Now he’s trying to stabilize a UNC program that has won two Atlantic Coast Conference games over the past two seasons. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, File)
Rejuvenated Brown savors return to coaching with Tar Heels

By Aaron Beard Aug. 22, 2019 02:48 AM EDT

North Carolina head coach Mack Brown watches players during NCAA college football practice Friday, Aug. 2, 2019 in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
ACC preview: It's 4-time champion Clemson and everyone else

By Aaron Beard Aug. 13, 2019 12:29 PM EDT

North Carolina head coach Mack Brown watches players during NCAA college football practice Friday, Aug. 2, 2019 in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Brown takes on a 2nd rebuilding job at North Carolina

By Aaron Beard Aug. 13, 2019 12:14 PM EDT

North Carolina running back Michael Carter (8) runs a drill during NCAA college football practice Friday, Aug. 2, 2019 in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Brown, Tar Heels open camp with clear strength: running back

By Aaron Beard Aug. 02, 2019 04:10 PM EDT

Miami head coach Manny Diaz speaks during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college football media days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
ACC's Coastal Division gets new look with 3 new head coaches

By Aaron Beard Jul. 18, 2019 04:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 6, 2018, file photo, University of North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham makes comments during the NCAA college football team's media day in Chapel Hill, N.C. North Carolina had enough coaching changes last season to surprise even athletics director Bubba Cunningham. Cunningham hired five new head coaches for next season, telling The Associated Press that hopes the changes create “an enthusiasm, a vibrancy … and an excitement about the future.” (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
UNC's Cunningham eager to see impact of 5 new coaches

By Aaron Beard Jul. 05, 2019 02:31 PM EDT

UNC football coach Brown has knee replaced by former player

Jun. 04, 2019 09:27 AM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina says football coach Mack Brown has had his right knee replaced by one of his former players. Team spokesman...

Brown, Tar Heels spend spring training inexperienced QBs

By Aaron Beard Apr. 13, 2019 08:49 PM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Amid all the changes at North Carolina under new coach Mack Brown lingers uncertainty at the most important position in a new offense. ...