The Carolina Football Hour on Franklin UNC Football Pre-Game Show is presented by Chapel Hill Tire, Now open Saturdays at their Crabtree and University Place Locations.
97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh return to the studio from UNC football’s bye week — one filled with many off-field stories. The pair cover how the ongoing university investigation has hit with the players and their commitment to focusing on their next opponent: East Tennessee State. Former Tar Heel QB Bryn Renner joins to talk about his impressions of Billy Edwards Jr. under center, who he knows from his Virginia high school football ties. Meanwhile, Michael brings a scouting report of the Buccaneers alongside impressions of Carolina’s defensive performance against TCU.
The Carolina Football Hour is your home for football insights from the staff of the flagship station for Tar Heel Sports! Now part of the pregame coverage, hosts Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh prepare UNC fans for the upcoming game by sharing the latest reporting, insight, and analysis on the team — as well as hear from guests covering the program. Tune in Saturdays three hours before kick-off on 97.9 The Hill WCHL and listen on-demand afterward on your favorite audio apps, like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe:
Related Stories
‹
Art's Angle: Progress Within A Familiar ResultUNC football did not let its loss to No. 3 Notre Dame get out of hand, which is an improvement. But it is still has a lot of work to do.
No. 3 Notre Dame Brings Tough Test to UNC After Loss to Clemson — The Carolina Football Hour (Oct. 3, 2026)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.
UNC Athletic Director, Chancellor Say 'Corrective Action Plan' Being Developed After Football InvestigationOne week after UNC closed its internal investigation into the Tar Heel football program for potential conduct and policy violations, the university's leaders shed more light on the decision and their next steps.
Chansky's Notebook: A Moment For The FutureIf another coach doesn’t take over for Bill Belichick for the last 11 games of this season, what a circus it would continue to be for UNC.
![]()
Reacting to UNC Football's Ongoing Investigation, NBA's Punishment of Clippers – Stroman On Sports (September 4, 2026)The Hill's Deborah Stroman joins News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 4, for their weekly chat.
Social Media Reacts to UNC Football's Win to Kick Off 2026 SeasonUNC fans and college football pundits took to social media to share their thoughts about the Tar Heels' win on Saturday.
UNC Kicks Off the Season in Ireland, Faces Familiar Foe in TCU — The Carolina Football Hour (Aug. 29, 2026)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.
![]()
The Carolina Football Hour on Franklin Moves to Saturdays – On Air Today (August 24, 2026)The Hill's Michael Koh and Brighton McConnell unveil a new day and time for the "Carolina Football Hour" on Monday, August 24.
![]()
UNC Football Under Microscope Again With Lombardi's Administrative Leave – Stroman On Sports (July 31, 2026)The Hill's Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, July 31, about UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi landing on administrative leave amid a university-led investigation.
Art's Angle: What is Next?Carolina’s one-sided 42-19 loss at N.C. State on Saturday was a microcosm of the season that has mercifully ended at 4-8, UNC’s worst record in football since 2018.
›
