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FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) breaks away from Virginia Tech's Rayshard Ashby (23) on a 19-yard run for a touchdown during an NCAA college football game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Williams' 25th-ranked Tar Heels host No. 2 Notre Dame on Friday. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, File)
No. 2 Notre Dame visits No. 25 UNC in pivotal ACC matchup

By Aaron Beard Nov. 26, 2020 09:32 AM EST

North Carolina wide receiver Emery Simmons (0) runs the ball while North Carolina State cornerback Shyheim Battle (25) looks to tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 15 Tar Heels, Virginia to meet at Scott Stadium

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 04:39 PM EDT

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) slides under Syracuse's Mikel Jones (13) after a short gain in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
'Mini-offseason' over as No. 12 Tar Heels return against BC

By Jimmy Golen Oct. 01, 2020 01:18 PM EDT

North Carolina's Dyami Brown (2) reacts after scoring on a 34-yard pass from quarterback Sam Howell against Virginia during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Perkins has 5 TDs, leads Virginia past North Carolina 38-31

Nov. 02, 2019 10:58 PM EDT

Howell, Tar Heels take convincing win over Georgia Tech

By George Henry Oct. 05, 2019 07:29 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Sam Howell had North Carolina's offense in a groove, dominating time of possession, scoring easily and consistently moving the chains on third down. ...

South Carolina running back Rico Dowdle, left, tries to break the tackle of North Carolina defensive back Myles Wolfolk and linebacker Chazz Surratt (21) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Return of the Mack: Tar Heels defeat S. Carolina 24-20

By Steve Reed Aug. 31, 2019 07:27 PM EDT

North Carolina State's Reggie Gallaspy II (25) is congratulated by fans following Gallaspy's game-winning touchdown against North Carolina during overtime in an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. North Carolina State won 43-28. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
NC State beats UNC 34-28 in OT on Gallaspy's 5th TD

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 24, 2018 04:38 PM EST

Syracuse rallies to beat North Carolina 40-37 in double OT

By Mark Frank Oct. 20, 2018 05:07 PM EDT
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse's season hung in the balance. After two straight defeats in heartbreaking style, the Orange was perched on the precipice of another...