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In one of the most productive Sundays for former North Carolina players in recent memory, Tar Heels accounted for eight touchdowns in Week 2, led by an outstanding performance from second-year quarterback Drake Maye and a two-score day from Baltimore’s Tez Walker.
CHAPEL HILL — Coming into the season, Demon June was just another name in North Carolina’s running back room. On Saturday, “Juju” was the name.
Here is a photo journey through North Carolina’s 41-6 victory at Kenan Stadium on Saturday over Richmond.
Carolina welcomed an FCS team to Chapel Hill on Saturday afternoon and generally did what decent FBS teams are expected to do to FCS teams, hammering Richmond in a dominating 41–6 victory. There’s probably not too much to be read into a game like this other than Carolina won comfortably on a lovely day in Kenan Stadium.
CHAPEL HILL — Mikai Gbayor brought the Lambeau leap to Kenan Stadium on Saturday after putting a thrilling exclamation point on a big day for North Carolina’s defense and running back Demon June.
Here’s a look at the Richmond-North Carolina matchup, how to watch the game, notes, depth charts and statistics.
CHAPEL HILL — When Bill Belichick called, Jamie Collins didn’t hesitate. He retired from the NFL in 2023 after a 10-year career as a linebacker that included making the Pro Bowl in 2015 and winning a Super Bowl in 2014, both with Belichick. Collins was ready when Belichick offered him the job as Carolina’s inside linebackers coach.
CHAPEL HILL — When Hubert Davis looked into the transfer portal this offseason, he knew North Carolina needed a guard who could make shots, handle the ball under pressure and bring experience to a young backcourt.
CHAPEL HILL — When Henri Veesaar first walked into the Smith Center, he didn’t think about minutes or touches or even stats. He thought about the history he saw from UNC’s national championship seasons on the way to Roy Williams Court.
CHAPEL HILL — The ball left Tom Maginness’ foot on his rugby-style punt on a rainy night in Charlotte after a three-and-out deep in UNC territory, soaring 55 yards. It was the kind of punt Bill Belichick loves. A play that flips the field and makes it easier for his defense. The legendary coach has built a strong special teams identity, and that includes his senior punter from Melbourne, Australia.
CHAPEL HILL — Without Omarion Hampton in the Carolina backfield, no running back this season has come close to reaching his level, leaving the Tar Heels with a bit of a backfield carousel. It’s a look that resembles a method Bill Belichick often used during his long tenure with the New England Patriots.
Carolina will play its first ACC men’s basketball games in California and Texas as part of its league schedule, which was announced on Tuesday.
From Drake Maye trying to will the Patriots’ offense forward, to Omarion Hampton grinding out yards against the Chiefs, Cedric Gray throwing his weight around for Tennessee, and Dyami Brown making plays in Jacksonville’s win, Tar Heels had impressive weekends, starting with Javonte Williams’ big game on Thursday.
When Taissa Queiroz steps on the court this fall in Chapel Hill, she’ll bring with her more than just size, strength and skill. She’ll bring life experience and basketball seasoning that’s remarkable.
CHARLOTTE — Gio Lopez needed a reset after a rough opening night. Five days later, the North Carolina quarterback delivered.
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