CHAPEL HILL — Against an overmatched Charlotte program, game one with Conner Harrell directing North Carolina’s offense went smoothly, helped by a young “Bullet” in the backfield.
Category: Football
At least one UNC offensive lineman got so tired during 17-play drive he was seeing colors
CHAPEL HILL — When extremely tired college athletes are particularly winded they sometimes see colors. That happened Thursday night for at least one offensive lineman when Carolina dominated time of possession with 29 third-quarter snaps in the Tar Heels’ 19–17 opening-game win at Minnesota.
Tar Heels in NFL: 21 on rosters, including five likely starters, three of those WRs
There was plenty of good news for UNC alums heading into Week 1 of the NFL season, with 21 on rosters — five expected to start — and two on practice squads.
UNC unbeaten in 17 events over seven sports, with five ranked teams
No Tar Heels team has lost since athletics resumed in August. Carolina has been unbeatable in 16 events over seven sports, with five teams ranked.
Burnette’s confidence, consistency kicking up, as is UNC’s confidence in him
MINNEAPOLIS — Noah Burnette has come a long way since he missed a field-goal attempt against N.C. State in 2022 that would have forced a third overtime.
Good, Bad and Ugly Report: Minnesota
Year 1 A.D. (After Drake) for Carolina football began on a stormy night in Minneapolis, as the Tar Heels and Golden Gophers engaged in a rainy slog-fest worthy of the Big Ten West before UNC emerged with a 19–17 win.
Tough defense, four Burnette FGs carry UNC to win
MINNEAPOLIS — In recent years, Carolina fans have been told that the defense is better, but those promises have never translated into performance on the field. At least for most of the opener, the Tar Heels unit under first-year coordinator Geoff Collins proved their mettle. The unit forced five three-and-outs to help UNC overcome Max Johnson’s injury to earn a 19–17 victory Thursday night at Huntington Bank Stadium behind four second-half Noah Burnette field goals.
Tar Heels in NFL: Brooks among 20 to make NFL rosters; Carter one of eight waived
NFL cut day brought joy and heartbreak for former Carolina players. Running back Michael Carter was among eight players waived Tuesday as NFL rosters were cut to 53 players, but rookies British Brooks, Storm Duck, Amari Gainer and Cedric Gray were among the 20 UNC alums to earn roster spots.
UNC’s starting quarterback could remain mystery until opening snap
CHAPEL HILL — You won’t find out officially who North Carolina’s starting quarterback will be to start the season until the first offensive play of the Aug. 29 opener at Minnesota.
Tar Heels in NFL: Depth-chart fluctuations mark weekend action after Downs injury, brief Maye debut, good efforts by Howell, Brown, Chandler and Carter
During the first full weekend of NFL exhibition games, some Tar Heels tried to move up the depth chart, and others worked simply to win roster spots, while many who expect to play more significant roles got limited snaps.
Maye, one of eight rookie Tar Heels and 28 UNC alums in camps, takes first NFL snap Thursday
The much-anticipated New England Patriots debut of rookie quarterback Drake Maye will highlight Thursday’s games when the NFL exhibition schedule gets into full swing next weekend. One of eight rookie UNC alums and 28 Tar Heels in camps, Maye will get his first pro snaps in the Patriots’ 7 p.m. home game (WRAZ, NFL Network) against the Carolina Panthers.
UNC picked 8th in ACC football poll; Florida State tapped as favorite
North Carolina is picked eighth out of 17 teams in the preseason ACC media poll released Wednesday.
Brown, facing QB questions, would consider playing two QBs
CHARLOTTE — This season will be like no other for the Mack Brown 2.0 era, from lower external expectations to lacking a clear quarterback choice.
Videos, transcripts: UNC at ACC Kickoff
CHARLOTTE — North Carolina coach Mack Brown, along with Conner Harrell, Max Johnson and Kaimon Rucker met with the media Thursday during the final day of ACC Kickoff at the Hilton Uptown Charlotte.
UNC’s football coordinators have highest base salaries on campus
North Carolina’s two football coordinators have the top two base salaries of any employee on the UNC campus, according to the UNC Salary Information Database. The database, updated on June 30, shows that Carolina’s defensive coordinator Geoff Collins (top photo) and offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey are the only employees on the Chapel Hill campus earning a base salary of more than $1 million.
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