The annual UNC football spring game took place on Saturday, April 24 at Kenan Stadium — with Team Tar Heels defeating Team Carolina 14-12.

Drake Maye (10) warms up with the other quarterbacks during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Drake Maye (10) warms up with the other quarterbacks during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sam Howell (7) warms up with the other quarterbacks during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sam Howell (7) warms up with the other quarterbacks during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Malik McGowan (64) goes through pregame stretches during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Malik McGowan (64) goes through pregame stretches during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Defensive coordinator Jay Bateman looks over his players during pregame stretches during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Defensive coordinator Jay Bateman looks over his players during pregame stretches during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jacolby Criswell (6) prepares to take a snap during pregame warmups during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jacolby Criswell (6) prepares to take a snap during pregame warmups during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Strength and conditioning coach Brian Hess leads the Tar Heels through pregame stretches during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Strength and conditioning coach Brian Hess leads the Tar Heels through pregame stretches during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Defensive players gather for a pregame huddle during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Defensive players gather for a pregame huddle during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Head coach Mack Brown speaks with the ACC Network broadcast during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Head coach Mack Brown speaks with the ACC Network broadcast during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cornerbacks coach Dre Bly prepares his players before the first snap during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Cornerbacks coach Dre Bly prepares his players before the first snap during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Drake Maye (10) goes through pregame warmups during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Drake Maye (10) goes through pregame warmups during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jefferson Boaz (14) throws a pass during pregame warmups during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jefferson Boaz (14) throws a pass during pregame warmups during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Head coach Mack Brown looks on as the team prepares for the first snap during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Head coach Mack Brown looks on as the team prepares for the first snap during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Tony Grimes (20) leads the team out of the tunnel during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Tony Grimes (20) leads the team out of the tunnel during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sam Howell (7) emerges from the tunnel amid the smoke during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sam Howell (7) emerges from the tunnel amid the smoke during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jacolby Criswell (6) warms up before the first series during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jacolby Criswell (6) warms up before the first series during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Head coach Mack Brown signals to start the first series during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Head coach Mack Brown signals to start the first series during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Josh Henderson (23) is tackled by Eugene Asante (7) during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Josh Henderson (23) is tackled by Eugene Asante (7) during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Caleb Hood (4) runs with the ball during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Caleb Hood (4) runs with the ball during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Drake Maye (10) scrambles with the ball during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Drake Maye (10) scrambles with the ball during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Antoine Green (3) makes an over-the-shoulder grab for a touchdown during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Antoine Green (3) makes an over-the-shoulder grab for a touchdown during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sam Howell (7) signals for the snap as the rain comes down during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sam Howell (7) signals for the snap as the rain comes down during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jefferson Boaz (14) scrambles with the ball during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jefferson Boaz (14) scrambles with the ball during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Josh Henderson (23) runs with the ball during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Josh Henderson (23) runs with the ball during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
D.J. Jones (26) celebrates with Jordan Tucker (74) after scoring a touchdown during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
D.J. Jones (26) celebrates with Jordan Tucker (74) after scoring a touchdown during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kobe Paysour (8) runs with the ball after a catch during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kobe Paysour (8) runs with the ball after a catch during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kendall Karr (82) collides with Power Echols (23) during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kendall Karr (82) collides with Power Echols (23) during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Desmond Evans (10) celebrates after recording a sack during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Desmond Evans (10) celebrates after recording a sack during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Offensive coordinator Phil Longo speaks with Sam Howell (7) before the start of another offensive possession during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Offensive coordinator Phil Longo speaks with Sam Howell (7) before the start of another offensive possession during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Fans watch from the stands while social distancing from each other during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Fans watch from the stands while social distancing from each other during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sam Howell (7) hands the ball off to D.J. Jones (26) during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sam Howell (7) hands the ball off to D.J. Jones (26) during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
D.J. Jones (26) is tackled by a group of defenders during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
D.J. Jones (26) is tackled by a group of defenders during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Drake Maye (10) throws a pass downfield during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Drake Maye (10) throws a pass downfield during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Josh Henderson (23) attempts to evade Eugene Asante (7) during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Josh Henderson (23) attempts to evade Eugene Asante (7) during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Drake Maye (10) looks downfield for an open receiver during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Drake Maye (10) looks downfield for an open receiver during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Josh Downs (11) celebrates after a big play downfield during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Josh Downs (11) celebrates after a big play downfield during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sam Howell (7) throws a pass downfield during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sam Howell (7) throws a pass downfield during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sam Howell (7) hands the ball off to D.J. Jones during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Sam Howell (7) hands the ball off to D.J. Jones during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
D.J. Jones (26) is tackled by Power Echols (23) during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
D.J. Jones (26) is tackled by Power Echols (23) during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Caleb Hood (4) stretches out to get a few extra yards during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Caleb Hood (4) stretches out to get a few extra yards during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
D.J. Jones (26) looks for an open hole in the defense during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
D.J. Jones (26) looks for an open hole in the defense during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kobe Paysour (8) is hit hard after a catch during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Kobe Paysour (8) is hit hard after a catch during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Drake Maye (10) hands the ball off to Elijah Green (21) during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Drake Maye (10) hands the ball off to Elijah Green (21) during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Elijah Green (21) is tackled by Ja'Qurious Conley (0) during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Elijah Green (21) is tackled by Ja’Qurious Conley (0) during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Head coach Mack Brown watches on as Jacolby Criswell (6) attempts a pass downfield during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Head coach Mack Brown watches on as Jacolby Criswell (6) attempts a pass downfield during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
British Brooks (24) is tackled by a group of defenders during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
British Brooks (24) is tackled by a group of defenders during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Drake Maye (10) prepares to take the snap during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Drake Maye (10) prepares to take the snap during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Drake Maye (10) scrambles with the ball during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Drake Maye (10) scrambles with the ball during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Members of UNC's cheerleading squad hold up four fingers to signal the start of the fourth quarter during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Members of UNC’s cheerleading squad hold up four fingers to signal the start of the fourth quarter during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
British Brooks (24) is tackled by DeAndre Boykins (24) and Raneiria 'RaRa' Dillworth (11) during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
British Brooks (24) is tackled by DeAndre Boykins (24) and Raneiria ‘RaRa’ Dillworth (11) during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Drake Maye (10) takes a snap from the shotgun during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Drake Maye (10) takes a snap from the shotgun during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Head coach Mack Brown signals the start of the fourth quarter during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Head coach Mack Brown signals the start of the fourth quarter during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Head coach Mack Brown watches on as Jefferson Boaz (14) prepares to take a snap during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Head coach Mack Brown watches on as Jefferson Boaz (14) prepares to take a snap during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Val Edwards (38) drops a potential interception during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Val Edwards (38) drops a potential interception during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Caleb Hood (4) is tackled by a group of defenders during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Caleb Hood (4) is tackled by a group of defenders during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Christopher Holliday (18) snags an interception during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Christopher Holliday (18) snags an interception during the UNC football spring game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
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