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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

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 cheers on his team during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Miami in Chapel, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Brown faces former school when Tar Heels host App State

By Joedy Mccreary Sep. 20, 2019 12:05 PM EDT

Wake Forest quarterback Jamie Newman (12) rushes for a touchdown over North Carolina defensive back Myles Wolfolk (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Wake Forest beats North Carolina 24-18 in nonconference game

By Aaron Beard Sep. 13, 2019 09:34 PM EDT