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Instant takeaways from UNC's loss to UCF

The North Carolina Tar Heels lost to UCF 34-9, dropping their season record to 0-2. Quarterback Gio Lopez struggled before an injury, leading to calls for Max Johnson to become the starter. North ...
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LOOK: Stars in attendance for Bill Belichick's first UNC football game

The UNC Tar Heels and TCU Horned Frogs kicked off the final game of Week 1 in primetime. Former UNC and NFL stars such as Michael Jordan, Lawrence Taylor, and Randy Moss were in attendance. The game ...
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UNC star guard excited about the progress of the post players, next season

Seth Trimble spoke of his excitement for how the post presence is shaping up this season after a disappointing performance ...
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UNC football unveils uniform for UCF game

When UNC does hit the field on Saturday, they will do so in a classic away uniform. The program announced the uniform for this weekend, going with the blue helmet, white top, and white pants: The ...
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Police, private death investigations ongoing for 2 men found dead, hanging in Mississippi

Trey Reed and Cory Zukatis were found hours apart. Both were dead, hanging from MS trees on Sept. 15. What we know about death investigations, autopsy reports ...
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UNC football's defensive keys to a Week 4 victory

UNC's defense is playing lights-out football right now, but UCF presents another big challenge. What do the Tar Heels need to do defensively to win?
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UNC football at UCF Knights game info, streaming, betting and more

The Tar Heels will have another strong test on Saturday, traveling to face the UCF Knights for a a 3:30 p.m. kickoff. UCF (2-0) obliterated North Carolina A&T in a 68-7 bloodbath last weekend, so UNC ...
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Charlie Kirk memorial service scheduled. Here's how, when to watch live stream in Florida

USA Today will live stream the service on YouTube. Fightforcharlie.com said the service will be live streamed on Charlie Kirk's Rumble account. According to a post on X by Turning Point USA, speakers ...
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UNC's defense among best in this start

The North Carolina Tar Heels football team enters their game against UCF with a 2-1 record. UNC's defense ranks fourth in the nation in red zone defense, allowing only one touchdown in 11 opponent ...
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UNC football ranks in the bottom half of the ACC according to ESPN FPI

UNC football ranks second-to-last in the ACC according to ESPN's Week 4 Football Power Index. The Tar Heels' low ranking follows a 48-14 loss to TCU, their only Power Five opponent this season. North ...
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Demon June takes advantage of opportunity for Tar Heels

Freshman running back Demon June rushed for 148 yards and a touchdown in North Carolina's win over Richmond. June began the season low on the depth chart but has earned more playing time. He credits ...