The Carolina Football Hour Archives

No. 3 Notre Dame Brings Tough Test to UNC After Loss to Clemson — The Carolina Football Hour (Oct. 3, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 3, 2026 | The Carolina Football Hour

Coming off of UNC football’s bye week, 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh preview of Carolina’s matchup with No. 3 Notre Dame.

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Clemson Provides Prime Chance for UNC to Make A Statement…Can Carolina Win? — The Carolina Football Hour (Sept. 19, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 19, 2026 | The Carolina Football Hour

97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh preview what could be UNC football’s toughest road test of the year: an afternoon showdown at Clemson.

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Amid Off-Field Investigation, UNC Tries to Focus on Hosting ETSU — The Carolina Football Hour (Sept. 12, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 12, 2026 | The Carolina Football Hour

97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh return to the studio from UNC football’s bye week filled with many off-field stories.

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UNC Kicks Off the Season in Ireland, Faces Familiar Foe in TCU — The Carolina Football Hour (Aug. 29, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 29, 2026 | The Carolina Football Hour

The Carolina Football Hour on Franklin returns, but as a revamped show that’s part of 97.9 The Hill’s pregame coverage of UNC vs. TCU.

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N.C. State Buries UNC Football Along With The Heels’ 2025 Season — The Carolina Football Hour (Dec. 1, 2025)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 1, 2025 | The Carolina Football Hour

UNC ends its season with a blowout loss to N.C. State, 42-19. 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh debrief the game and year.

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Penalties Unravel UNC Football’s Comeback vs. Duke and Bowl Hopes — The Carolina Football Hour (Nov. 24, 2025)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 24, 2025 | The Carolina Football Hour

Despite a spirited second-half comeback, UNC football couldn’t hold on vs. Duke. 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh discuss.

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UNC Disappoints, Faces Familiar Questions After Loss at Wake Forest — The Carolina Football Hour (Nov. 17, 2025)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 17, 2025 | The Carolina Football Hour

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.

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UNC Beats Stanford, Now Faces Stretch of In-State Rivals — The Carolina Football Hour (Nov. 10, 2025)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 10, 2025 | The Carolina Football Hour

A 20-15 win over Stanford on Saturday puts UNC football in position to end the year by making a statement and earning bowl eligibility.

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SPECIAL EDITION: UNC Picks Up First ACC Win — The Carolina Football Hour (Nov. 5, 2025)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 5, 2025 | The Carolina Football Hour

97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh convene for an abbreviated edition of The Carolina Football Hour to discuss the team earning its first Power 4 win of the season vs. Syracuse last Friday.