CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – Following back-to-back wins over Minnesota and Charlotte to kick off the 2024 season, the early schedule hasn’t exactly been daunting for the University of North Carolina football team. However, this lighter slate is allowing its newer players the opportunity to slowly grow over the first month of the season. College football schedules are made … [Read more...] about Revamped UNC football roster taking advantage of favorable early-season schedule
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Four-star point guard Derek Dixon closing in on decision after North Carolina visit
By ADAM ZAGORIA Class of 2025 four-star point guard Derek Dixon is closing in on a college decision after visiting North Carolina over the weekend. “[I will have] a little bit of downtime just to get with my family and make this decision,” he said Monday via text. He previously told ZAGSBLOG he’s eyeing a decision on Sept. 27. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound guard from … [Read more...] about Four-star point guard Derek Dixon closing in on decision after North Carolina visit
Rolesville football star commits to North Carolina over Ohio State, NC State, others
Note: The accompanying video shows a previous interview with Rolesville sophomore quarterback Miles McCallop. ROLESVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) – A homegrown high school football star out of the Triangle seems to be taking his talents to Chapel Hill for his college career. Rolesville High School junior defensive end Zavion Griffin-Haynes has committed to North Carolina, he … [Read more...] about Rolesville football star commits to North Carolina over Ohio State, NC State, others
Live scoreboard: UNC football hosts Charlotte in first home game of season
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — After squeaking out a win at Minnesota last week, the North Carolina Tar Heels are back home at Kenan Stadium for the first time this season. UNC (1-0) hosts the Charlotte 49ers (0-1) in Chapel Hill Saturday afternoon. Kick off is set for 3:30 p.m. FINAL: Harrell leads North Carolina football past Charlotte in new role Conner Harrell … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: UNC football hosts Charlotte in first home game of season
Harrell leads North Carolina football past Charlotte in new role
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina quarterback Conner Harrell threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score after moving into the starting role as the Tar Heels beat Charlotte 38-20 on Saturday. Harrell was 16-for-25 passing for 219 yards with an interception. The third-year sophomore was in his second career start, moving up to first string after Max Johnson's … [Read more...] about Harrell leads North Carolina football past Charlotte in new role