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North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) sails over Virginia Tech defensive back Nasir Peoples (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Maye’s big day leads North Carolina past Virginia Tech 41-10

By Brennan Doherty Oct. 01, 2022 07:31 PM EDT

Virginia Tech's Virginia Tech's quarterback Grant Wells (6) attempts to elude West Virginia defensive lineman Sean Martin (91) in the second half of the West Virginia-Virginia Tech NCAA college football game in Blacksburg Va. Thursday September 22 2022. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Tar Heels, Hokies look to bounce back in ACC matchup

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 12:41 PM EDT

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman acknowledges the players after the team scored a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Pyne clicks as Notre Dame powers past North Carolina

By Bob Sutton Sep. 24, 2022 07:43 PM EDT

Georgia State defensive end Javon Denis tackles North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
North Carolina aims for 4-0 start in meeting with Notre Dame

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 01:34 PM EDT

Georgia State running back Jamyest Williams (21) tries to get to the outside during the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
UNC stays on road in Sun Belt after wild win over App State

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 11:57 AM EDT

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

Florida A&M's Kym'Mani King (4) breaks up a pass intended for North Carolina 's Josh Downs (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
UNC receiver Downs out vs. App State with lower body injury

Sep. 03, 2022 11:46 AM EDT

North Carolina's George Pettaway (23) celebrates his touchdown against Florida A&M with teammates Drake Maye (10), Spencer Rolland (75) and Asim Richards during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Suspect UNC secondary faces challenge in App State QB Brice

Sep. 01, 2022 01:08 PM EDT

North Carolina's Cam'Ron Kelly (9) is upended by Florida A&M's Kym'Mani King (4) as he runs the ball upfield during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Maye leads Tar Heels past Florida A&M 56-24 in first start

By Bob Sutton Aug. 28, 2022 12:09 AM EDT

FILE - North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs answers a question at the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 21, 2022. The University of North Carolina's football season is set to start Aug. 27, 2022, against Florida A&M. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
North Carolina, QB Maye hope for fast start vs. Florida A&M

By The Associated Press Aug. 25, 2022 01:55 PM EDT

FILE - Miami head coach Mario Cristobal speaks after the team's NCAA football practice in Coral Gables, Fla., Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. Cristobal is taking over in his first season as Miami's coach with a team that is the preseason Coastal Division favorite. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)
ACC preview: No. 4 Clemson aims for return to top of league

By Aaron Beard Aug. 25, 2022 10:33 AM EDT

FILE - North Carolina head coach Mack Brown looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The University of North Carolina's football season is set to start Aug. 27, 2022, against Florida A&M. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Drake Maye gets the call as North Carolina QB starter

Aug. 22, 2022 12:35 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) celebrates his interception of a Mississippi State pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Battle is among four players from the top-ranked Crimson Tide selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
AP preseason All-America team highlighted by Alabama stars

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 22, 2022 12:01 PM EDT

FILE - North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs answers a question at the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 21, 2022. The University of North Carolina's football season is set to start Aug. 27, 2022, against Florida A&M. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
North Carolina aims to contend in ACC despite QB uncertainty

By Aaron Beard Aug. 17, 2022 12:57 PM EDT

FILE - South Carolina quarterback Zeb Noland warms up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. Noland, who began the season as a graduate assistant coach for South Carolina coach Shane Beamer, will get the start at quarterback for the Gamecocks after Jason Brown entered the transfer portal. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)
Mayonnaise bath awaits winning coach of Duke's Mayo Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2021 01:23 PM EST

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett celebrates after their win against Wake Forest in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Pickett, No. 13 Pitt headline AP All-ACC honors for 2021

By Aaron Beard Dec. 06, 2021 11:40 AM EST

North Carolina State cornerback Aydan White (3) blocks a punt by North Carolina punter Ben Kiernan (91) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Raleigh, N.C. North Carolina State recovered the ball for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
North Carolina at North Carolina State 11/26/2021

Nov. 26, 2021 08:35 PM EST

North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary (13) looks to throw the ball against Syracuse during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
No. 24 NC State hoping to keep Atlantic hopes alive vs. UNC

By The Associated Press Nov. 25, 2021 03:56 PM EST

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) throws a pass as Pittsburgh linebacker Phil Campbell III rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
North Carolina at Pittsburgh 11/11/2021

Nov. 11, 2021 08:31 PM EST

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) and wide receiver Jared Wayne (5) celebrate together after Pickett threw a touchdown pass to Wayne during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Star QBs Howell, Pickett face off as UNC visits No. 25 Pitt

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2021 12:45 PM EST