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Austin Proehl Makes Triumphant Return in UNC’s Victory Over Western Carolina

Posted by Avery Trendel | Nov 18, 2017 | UNC Sports

During the first quarter of UNC’s 27-17 loss to Duke back on Sept. 23, senior wide receiver Austin Proehl–the team’s top pass-catching option entering the season–caught a 47-yard pass from quarterback...

Tar Heels Avoid Winless Season at Kenan Stadium With 65-10 Drubbing of Western Carolina

Posted by Avery Trendel | Nov 18, 2017 | UNC Sports

Saturday saw the UNC football team pick up its first home victory in seven attempts this season, as the Tar Heels rolled to a 65-10 demolition over the overmatched Western Carolina Catamounts. It was the final game at Kenan...

Nathan Elliott Providing Tar Heels Much-Needed Stability at Quarterback

Posted by Avery Trendel | Nov 16, 2017 | UNC Sports

Since subbing in for Chazz Surratt during UNC’s close loss to Miami three weeks ago, sophomore quarterback Nathan Elliott has provided a much-needed steadying presence for the Tar Heels behind center. He’ll look to continue that...

Anthony Ratliff-Williams Recognized as ACC Specialist of the Week

Posted by Avery Trendel | Nov 13, 2017 | ACC, UNC Sports

Last Thursday’s victory over Pittsburgh snapped a six-game losing streak for the UNC football team, as sophomore receiver Anthony Ratliff-Williams became the first player in all of college football this season to return a...

Ratliff-Williams Shines as UNC Defeats Pittsburgh, Picks Up First ACC Football Win of 2017

Posted by Avery Trendel | Nov 9, 2017 | UNC Sports

Tar Heel football fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief. UNC made sure it wouldn’t go the entire season without an ACC victory, as receiver Anthony Ratliff-Williams played a role in all four of the team’s touchdowns on...

Desperate Tar Heels Hope to Earn First ACC Football Win of 2017 in Primetime Against Pittsburgh Thursday Night

Posted by Avery Trendel | Nov 8, 2017 | UNC Sports

Only three games remain in what has been a nightmare of a season for the UNC football team, with Thursday night’s nationally televised road game at Pittsburgh representing the Tar Heels’ best chance to get a win against...

Brian Simmons Selected as UNC’s Representative in 2017 ACC Football Legends Class

Posted by Avery Trendel | Oct 31, 2017 | ACC, UNC Sports

The ACC announced its 2017 Football Legends Class on Tuesday, with former linebacker Brian Simmons serving as UNC’s representative in the 14-member group. Each of the league’s 14 schools had someone selected, with...

Orange High Standout, UNC Commit Payton Wilson Tears ACL and Will Visit Rival Schools

Posted by Avery Trendel | Oct 31, 2017 | High School, UNC Sports

Orange High School football star Payton Wilson–a senior outside linebacker verbally committed to play at UNC next season–will miss at least the next six months with a torn ACL. His father, Chad Wilson, told the...

Catastrophic Plays, Turnovers Thwart UNC’s Upset Bid Against No. 8 Miami

Posted by Avery Trendel | Oct 28, 2017 | UNC Sports

With the undefeated No. 8 Miami Hurricanes visiting Kenan Stadium on Saturday the UNC football team played well above expectations–but gave up a few too many catastrophic plays on the way to its sixth straight loss,...

UNC Football Reduced to Seeking Moral Victories Through Season’s Home Stretch

Posted by Avery Trendel | Oct 26, 2017 | UNC Sports

Down to just four games left in what has been a season to forget for the UNC football team, head coach Larry Fedora simply wants to make sure his Tar Heels don’t go down without a fight—both this week against No. 8 Miami and...

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