The final week of the regular season meant MVP candidate Drake Maye didn’t play the entire game, and reserves around the league got plenty of playing time. Taking advantage of the latter were Mitch Trubisky, British Brooks and Alijah Huzzie.
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How to watch UNC’s game at SMU on The CW
If you want to watch No. 12 North Carolina’s game Saturday at SMU on TV, you’ll have to figure out your CW affiliate.
Tar Heels in NFL: Maye looking like MVP as he makes more NFL history with 5 TD passes in nearly flawless performance
It was a perfect example of why Drake Maye should be the NFL MVP — a nearly flawless performance.
Petrino, reportedly UNC’s next OC, brings offensive brilliance but also baggage
Bobby Petrino, the man whose name evokes both offensive brilliance and controversy, is reportedly set to become North Carolina’s next offensive coordinator under Coach Bill Belichick.
Tar Heels in NFL: More history for Maye in clinching playoff berth with first 300-yard game; Hampton outduels Williams
On a day when Omarion Hampton outdueled fellow former Tar Heels running back Javonte Williams, Drake Maye made more history when his first career 300-yard passing game helped New England rally Sunday night to clinch a playoff berth.
UNC one of five ACC football teams to play only eight league games next season
CHARLOTTE — The ACC announced conference football opponents for next season, and North Carolina will play four games at Kenan Stadium and four on the road.
How to watch UNC’s game against USC Upstate on The CW
If you want to watch No. 14 North Carolina’s game Saturday against USC Upstate on TV, you’ll have to figure out your CW affiliate.
UNC fires offensive and special-teams coordinators
North Carolina fired offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer on Friday.
Tar Heels in NFL: Williams reaches 1,000 rushing yards for first time; Hampton returns with TD reception; Richards hurt
Week 14 of the NFL season began with one former Carolina running back surpassing 1,000 yards for the first time in his career, and ended with another scoring on a touchdown reception on his first drive after returning from injured reserve.
Maye delivers again with 2 TD passes in 10th straight Pats win
There were more amazing passes for Drake Maye, more “MVP” chants in the New England Patriots’ 10th consecutive victory. It bookended nicely a long Week 13 that included a solid Thanksgiving Day game for Javonte Williams in a Dallas Cowboys victory.
Shipp ready to be part of turnaround, says it will require ‘playing with more heart,’ discipline
RALEIGH — Jordan Shipp stood in the small visitor’s press conference room in Carter-Finley Stadium after Carolina’s fifth straight loss to rival N.C. State and spoke like someone ready to lead the turnaround.
Good, Bad and Ugly Report: N.C. State
It’s always interesting to see how a team that has been eliminated from postseason contention plays its final game, especially against a rival. Does it play inspired, or does it just show up to play out the string? It was the latter that showed up for the annual renewal of the UNC-N.C. State clash on Saturday night in Raleigh, as the Tar Heels put up a mostly uninspired effort in a generally demoralizing 42–19 loss.
Beatdown at State typifies season of undisciplined UNC play
RALEIGH — The undisciplined penalties, costly mistakes and lapses that have made Bill Belichick’s first season at North Carolina a flop all came together on one cold night.
UNC at N.C. State: When, where to watch, lines, notes, statistics and depth chart
Here’s a look at the UNC at N.C. State matchup with lines, statistics, notes and depth chart.
Belichick says UNC needs to overcome emotions, execute with discipline to win at N.C. State
Bill Belichick didn’t need any reminders about the stakes. His first season at North Carolina has already introduced him to plenty of emotional swings, but this week’s challenge — a Saturday night finale at N.C. State — comes with its own gravity.
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