The air of optimism around UNC football is let out of the balloon as the Tar Heels fall flat against Wake Forest, losing 28-12 and failing to get into the endzone. 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh break down what went wrong on offense for Carolina and whether any changes can be made to help move the ball as they close out the season. The pair also run through the defense’s performance and coaching staff’s decisions, ranging from play calls to timeouts that left fans scratching their heads. Inside Carolina’s Adam Smith joins for “The Handoff” to share his perspective and thoughts on the likelihood of Carolina earning a bowl appearance, along with a lucky “What In Tar-Nation?!” caller winning tickets and Way Too Early predictions for UNC’s Senior Day celebrations.
Listeners can call 919-240-6000 to leave voicemails for the show after the Tar Heels’ game vs. Duke. Those who do will be featured in “What In Tar-Nation?!” on the next edition of “The Carolina Football Hour,” which is Monday, Nov. 24.
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