STEVE REED
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) runs in for the two-point conversion between Appalachian State linebacker Nick Hampton (9) and linebacker Trey Cobb (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday Sept. 3, 2022, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)
Sweet Carolina: NC college football teams riding high early

By Steve Reed Sep. 15, 2022 01:31 AM EDT
The basketball-crazed state of North Carolina has something other than college hoops

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa passes against Charlotte during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Tagovailoa's 4 TD passes lead Maryland past Charlotte 56-21

By Steve Reed Sep. 10, 2022 06:55 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Taulia Tagovailoa wasn't happy with himself after failing to

North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) is sacked by Appalachian State linebacker Trey Cobb (7) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday Sept. 3, 2022, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)
Maye's 5 TDs lift UNC over Appalachian State 63-61

By Steve Reed Sep. 03, 2022 04:53 PM EDT
BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Drake Maye is looking like the real deal. North

Duke linebacker Shaka Heyward answers a question at the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Narduzzi raises bar for defending ACC champion Pitt

By Steve Reed Jul. 21, 2022 03:50 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Pittsburgh Panthers coach Pat Narduzzi is raising the bar for

North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary answers a question at the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Hartman: 'I owed it to Wake Forest' to return after ACC loss

By Steve Reed Jul. 20, 2022 04:22 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Sam Hartman walked off the field at Charlotte's Bank of

Beamer gets mayonnaise bath as South Carolina wins Mayo Bowl

By Steve Reed Dec. 30, 2021 03:04 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Shane Beamer anticipated getting a bucket

FILE - North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) rolls out while being chased by North Carolina State defensive tackle Davin Vann (45) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Raleigh, N.C. The junior quarterback started his career at North Carolina in 2019 by leading the Tar Heels to a win over South Carolina at Bank of America Stadium in the season opener. Now the projected first round NFL draft pick will look to close out his career with a victory over Gamecocks at the same stadium in the Duke's Mayo Bowl. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)
North Carolina QB's career comes full circle vs Gamecocks

By Steve Reed Dec. 29, 2021 01:07 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Sam Howell has come full circle. North Carolina

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett runs for a touchdown during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Wake Forest Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Wake Forest coach: NCAA should review rules on fake slides

By Steve Reed Dec. 05, 2021 09:44 AM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson said the NCAA needs to

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett passes against Wake Forest during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Pitt QB Pickett's stock surging after ACC championship

By Steve Reed Dec. 04, 2021 09:49 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Pittsburgh’s Kenny Pickett has the records — and now he

Pittsburgh wide receiver Jordan Addison, right, catches a touchdown pass while covered by Syracuse defensive back Aman Greenwood (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Unexpected title match: Wake Forest, Pitt square off in ACC

By Steve Reed Dec. 02, 2021 11:53 AM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Two surprising programs with high-powered offenses will

Appalachian State defensive back Steven Jones Jr. (6) tackles Coastal Carolina running back Reese White (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Brice, Appalachian State upset No. 14 Coastal Carolina 30-27

By Steve Reed Oct. 20, 2021 11:23 PM EDT
BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Chase Brice is determined to make the most of what is left

Coastal Carolina's Myles Olufemi (41) reacts after making a tackle against Arkansas State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Jonesboro, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 14 Coastal Carolina eager to shine in national spotlight

By Steve Reed Oct. 19, 2021 12:04 PM EDT
BOONE, N.C. (AP) — While Coastal Carolina is unbeaten and ranked 14th in the

Georgia running back James Cook (4) is tackled by Clemson cornerback Andrew Booth Jr., bottom right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Defensive gem lifts No. 5 Georgia past No. 3 Clemson, 10-3

By Steve Reed Sep. 04, 2021 11:23 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Georgia coach Kirby Smart knew his defense was super

Charlotte offensive lineman T.J. Moore (75) blocks Duke linebacker Shaka Heyward (42) during an NCAA college football game on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Charlotte tops Duke 31-28 for 1st win over Power 5 team

By Steve Reed Sep. 03, 2021 11:09 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte 49ers coach Will Healy propped his son Eli up

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney talks with players during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. Swinney, the coach of No. 3 Clemson, faces No. 5 Georgia in the season-opener in Charlotte, N.C. (Josh Morgan/Pool Photo via AP, File)
No 3 Clemson kicks off Uiagalelei era vs No 5 Georgia

By Steve Reed Sep. 02, 2021 10:52 AM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Clemson sophomore quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei finally

FILE - In this Dec. 3, 1977, file photo, Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden is carried on the shoulders of defensive end Willie Jones (88) and nose guard Ron Simmons (50) after the team defeated Florida 37-9 in a college football game in Gainesville, Fla. Bowden, the folksy Hall of Fame coach who built Florida State into an unprecedented college football dynasty, has died. He was 91. Bobby's son, Terry, confirmed to The Associated Press that his father died at home in Tallahassee, Fla., surrounded by family early Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/File)
Bobby Bowden, led Florida State football dynasty, dies at 91

By Steve Reed Aug. 08, 2021 01:08 PM EDT
Bobby Bowden, the folksy Hall of Fame coach who built Florida State into an

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2018, file photo, former Florida State NCAA college football head coach Bobby Bowden smiles at a Rotary Club luncheon in Omaha, Neb. The legendary college football coach announced Wednesday, July 21, 2021, that he has been diagnosed with a terminal medical condition. The Hall of Fame college football coach Bobby Bowden has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Exuding charm and wit, Bowden led Florida State to two national championships and a record of 315-98-4 during his 34 seasons with the Seminoles. In all, Bowden had 377 wins during his 40 years in major college coaching. He was 91 years old. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Bowden remembered as coaching legend on and off the field

By Steve Reed Aug. 08, 2021 09:13 AM EDT
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney called Bobby Bowden a “model” that other college

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 1983, file photo, Florida State coach Bobby Bowden is carried off the field by his team after they defeated North Carolina 28-3 in the Peach Bowl in Atlanta. Bowden, the folksy Hall of Fame coach who built Florida State into an unprecedented college football dynasty, has died. He was 91. Bobby's son, Terry, confirmed to The Associated Press that his father died at home in Tallahassee, Fla., surrounded by family early Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Joe Holloway Jr., File)
Bobby Bowden, folksy coach of Florida St dynasty, dies at 91

By Steve Reed Aug. 08, 2021 07:04 AM EDT
Bobby Bowden did it all. Not only did he put Florida State

North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
FSU's Milton ready to return 2 years after gruesome injury

By Steve Reed Jul. 22, 2021 01:52 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C (AP) — Florida State transfer McKenzie Milton said he feels

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2018, file photo, former Florida State NCAA college football head coach Bobby Bowden smiles at a Rotary Club luncheon in Omaha, Neb. The legendary college football coach announced Wednesday, July 21, 2021, that he has been diagnosed with a terminal medical condition. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Hall of Famer Bobby Bowden has terminal medical condition

By Steve Reed Jul. 21, 2021 04:25 PM EDT
Hall of Fame college football coach Bobby Bowden announced Wednesday he has