A trip to the Sunshine State leaves UNC frozen out of quality nonconference wins, as the UCF Knights handled the Tar Heels 34-9 on Saturday. 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh discuss the team’s performance, including another underwhelming offensive performance that saw a QB change forced by injury. The metrics reflect Carolina’s lack of explosiveness and Gio Lopez’s injury adds a new layer to the challenge of creating offense. Michael and Brighton hand out their grades to each unit before previewing the road ahead in ACC play. Shelby Swanson of the News & Observer joins to share her observations from Orlando and which of UNC’s problems are fixable in the short-term. Plus, in “What In Tar-Nation,” a caller hits the panic button on the Bill Belichick coaching experience — is that justified at this point? And what are the Way-Too-Early Predictions for how Belichick will spend his first bye week.

Ahead of the game vs. Clemson, listeners can call 919-240-6000 to leave voicemails for the show. Those who do may be featured in “What In Tar-Nation?!”  on the next edition of “The Carolina Football,” which is Monday, Sep. 29.

The Carolina Football Hour is your home for football insights from the Tar Heel Sports flagship station! Reactions, analysis, special guests — plus, a space for post-game callers, fans and listeners can share their observations and contribute their own voice to the broadcast. Tune in Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m. on 97.9 The Hill WCHL and listen on-demand afterward on your favorite audio apps, like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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