No. 12 North Carolina looks to stay unbeaten by hosting No. 25 Miami in the ACC
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 12 North Carolina looks to stay unbeaten by hosting No. 25 Miami in the ACC

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Additionally, UNC quarterback Drake Maye is third nationally in total offense while ranking among the national leaders by completing 72.1% of his passes through five games. FACTS & FIGURES The Tar Heels have won all four meetings against the Hurricanes since coach Mack Brown returned for a second stint with the Tar Heels, with three of those games decided by three-point margins.. Miami receiver Xavier Restrepo is second in the conference by averaging 95.6 yards per game and has three games of at least 120 yards receiving.. This is only the second time UNC has reached 5-0 since 1983.. Miami’s 4-0 start was its first since 2017.. Miami’s offense averages 505.8 yards per game to lead the ACC and rank seventh in FBS. The Hurricanes are 13th in FBS in scoring offense.. Maye is one of four quarterbacks in FBS who have multiple 400-yard passing games this year with two.

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No. 14 North Carolina women beat UNC Greensboro 80-56 for its seventh straight victory
1 week, 4 days ago

No. 14 North Carolina women beat UNC Greensboro 80-56 for its seventh straight victory

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 14 North Carolina beat UNC Greensboro 80-56 on Wednesday night for its seventh straight victory. The Tar Heels scored 17 points off 17 UNC Greensboro turnovers. The Tar Heels made 14 of 20 free throws compared to 7 of 10 for UNC Greensboro. Jaila Lee …

No. 16 North Carolina takes on North Carolina Central, looks for 4th straight victory
3 weeks, 4 days ago

No. 16 North Carolina takes on North Carolina Central, looks for 4th straight victory

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! North Carolina Central Eagles at North Carolina Tar Heels Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Friday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 16 North Carolina heads into a matchup against North Carolina Central as winners of three consecutive games. North Carolina averages 67.0 points per game, 15.9 …

ACC This Week: No. 4 Miami looks to move a step closer to league title game at Georgia Tech
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ACC This Week: No. 4 Miami looks to move a step closer to league title game at Georgia Tech

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 Miami at Georgia Tech, Saturday, noon ET Last week brought some clarity to the ACC race with two of the four undefeated teams in league play losing to set up a straight path to the title game for the Hurricanes and No. Georgia Tech posted …

North Carolina Women Dominate Charleston Southern in Season Opener
1 month, 2 weeks ago

North Carolina Women Dominate Charleston Southern in Season Opener

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No. 15 North Carolina women beat Charleston Southern 83-53 to begin the season. The Tar Heels open the season ranked for the third consecutive year. The team was led by Alyssa Ustby with 18 points, eight rebounds and four assists, while Lexi Donarski added 14 points. UNC dominated the game, outscoring Charleston Southern 83-53.

North Carolina Aims to Halt Florida State's Unbeatable Run with Ground Attack
1 month, 3 weeks ago

North Carolina Aims to Halt Florida State's Unbeatable Run with Ground Attack

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North Carolina seeks to build on its impressive win over Virginia and climb the ACC standings with a victory over Florida State. The Tar Heels are coming off a four-game losing streak and are looking to secure bowl eligibility in November. The Seminoles, on the other hand, are struggling with a 1-6 record in ACC games and need to establish …

No. 9 North Carolina Aims to Ride Back to ACC Contention
2 months ago

No. 9 North Carolina Aims to Ride Back to ACC Contention

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No. 9 North Carolina aims to return RJ Davis to ACC contention in the 2024-25 season. The Tar Heels have two starters back and 10 newcomers with big shoes to fill, including McDonald's All-Americans Ian Jackson and Drake Powell. The team opens the season ranked in the top 10 in 14 of the past 19 years and has a record …

N.C. State Soars to New Heights, Earns ACC Title in Dramatic Comeback
2 months ago

N.C. State Soars to New Heights, Earns ACC Title in Dramatic Comeback

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N.C. State has had a remarkable turnaround season, climbing from a closing season with an uncertain future to winning the ACC title. The Wolfpack have shown their ability to transfer players and have brought in experienced players like Brandon Huntley-Hatfield and Mike James to bolster their roster. They have also added a strong freshman class led by 6-5 guard Paul …

No. 8 Miami crosses the country to visit California in the headliner on the ACC weekly slate
2 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 8 Miami crosses the country to visit California in the headliner on the ACC weekly slate

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! ET The Hurricanes have their best start since winning the first 10 games of the 2017 season as they make a cross-country trip face the Bears, who are playing their first ACC home game. The Blue Devils are off to their best start since winning the …

No. 21 Clemson hosts NC State in a key league matchup to headline the ACC weekly slate
3 months ago

No. 21 Clemson hosts NC State in a key league matchup to headline the ACC weekly slate

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Clemson was picked to finish second in the ACC race and N.C. State was picked fourth, making this a key early matchup in the league title chase in the ACC opener for both teams. 10 and preseason ACC favorite Florida State in Ireland, which helped Georgia …

Top-seeded North Carolina and Clemson looking to move ACC beyond Sweet 16 vs Alabama and Arizona
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Top-seeded North Carolina and Clemson looking to move ACC beyond Sweet 16 vs Alabama and Arizona

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LOS ANGELES — Armando Bacot and his North Carolina teammates heard the bashing about the ACC’s quality this season and they’ve added it as a chip on their broad shoulders. Ever since Zion Williamson left Duke for the NBA in 2019 after one season, “I feel like the respect for the ACC just in general kind of went down,” Bacot …

Ryan, No. 7 North Carolina turn back No. 9 Duke 84-79 to claim outright ACC regular-season crown
9 months, 1 week ago

Ryan, No. 7 North Carolina turn back No. 9 Duke 84-79 to claim outright ACC regular-season crown

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DURHAM, N.C. — North Carolina didn’t waste its opportunity to celebrate the program’s first outright Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season title in seven years on the homecourt of fierce rival Duke. “We’re still going to enjoy it at the end of the day.” Cormac Ryan scored a career-high 31 points, shooting 8 of 12 from the field and 6 of 8 …

No. 9 Duke hosts No. 7 North Carolina following Davis’ 22-point game
9 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 9 Duke hosts No. 7 North Carolina following Davis’ 22-point game

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North Carolina Tar Heels at Duke Blue Devils Durham, North Carolina; Saturday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Duke scores 80.2 points, 10.4 more per game than the 69.8 North Carolina gives up. North Carolina averages 8.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.4 more made shots on average than the 6.6 per game Duke allows. LAST 10 GAMES: Blue …

No. 9 North Carolina beats North Carolina State 79-70, maintains hold on 1st place in ACC
9 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 9 North Carolina beats North Carolina State 79-70, maintains hold on 1st place in ACC

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina turned in a strong defensive performance and found a spark in a scrum against rival North Carolina State. Harrison Ingram scored a season-high 22 points and the ninth-ranked Tar Heels appeared motivated following a feisty moment when the teams squared off in the second half Saturday, rallying from a 10-point deficit for a 79-70 …

Hall, Clemson take down No. 3 North Carolina 80-76 on the road to bolster NCAA resume
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Hall, Clemson take down No. 3 North Carolina 80-76 on the road to bolster NCAA resume

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Brad Brownell kept telling his Clemson players that they were a better team than their results had shown so far with their NCAA Tournament hopes in question. PJ Hall had 25 points along with the go-ahead putback with 3:14 left as the Tigers stunned the Tar Heels 80-76 on Tuesday night, earning a marquee win despite …

No. 3 North Carolina holds off Florida State 75-68 to extend win streak to 10 games
10 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 3 North Carolina holds off Florida State 75-68 to extend win streak to 10 games

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — North Carolina had won seven straight Atlantic Coast Conference games by double digits. 3 North Carolina rally from an eight-point deficit early in the second half and beat Florida State 75-68. Cadeau shot 8 of 9 from the free-throw line and had six assists as North Carolina extended its win streak to 10 games. BIC PICTURE North …

No. 16 Clemson Tigers face the No. 8 North Carolina Tar Heels
11 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 16 Clemson Tigers face the No. 8 North Carolina Tar Heels

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! North Carolina Tar Heels at Clemson Tigers Clemson, South Carolina; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The No. RJ Davis averages 2.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Tar Heels, scoring 21.1 points while shooting 39.6% from beyond the arc. LAST 10 GAMES: Tigers: 8-2, …

No. 1 South Carolina rallies from 11 down to beat No. 24 UNC 65-58 in ACC/SEC Challenge
1 year ago

No. 1 South Carolina rallies from 11 down to beat No. 24 UNC 65-58 in ACC/SEC Challenge

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Top-ranked South Carolina’s romping, high-scoring offense never showed up at No. Bree Hall scored 15 points and South Carolina rallied from 11 down in the second quarter to push past UNC 65-58 in Thursday night’s ACC/SEC Challenge. But the Gamecocks ended up in a fight to the final seconds with the Tar Heels, who got off …

NC State jumps to big lead on rival North Carolina and cruises to 39-20 win
1 year ago

NC State jumps to big lead on rival North Carolina and cruises to 39-20 win

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! RALEIGH, N.C. — Brennan Armstrong threw three touchdown passes while North Carolina State’s defense dominated North Carolina’s Drake Maye-led offense on the way to a 39-20 rivalry win on Saturday night. Kevin “KC” Concepcion had two scoring catches in the latest strong performance for the Wolfpack’s …

Miami visits NC State with both teams entering with momentum from recent wins
1 year, 1 month ago

Miami visits NC State with both teams entering with momentum from recent wins

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Miami has won two straight games since falling to North Carolina, beating Clemson in double overtime and Virginia in another extra period. The Hurricanes won 44-41 after a late touchdown in Raleigh in 2020, then took a 31-30 home win the next year.. N.C. State’s last …

Clemson, North Carolina State looking for return to winning path
1 year, 1 month ago

Clemson, North Carolina State looking for return to winning path

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! North Carolina State has lost its past two ACC games and is looking to avoid its first three-game league losing streak since dropping its last six ACC contests in 2019. KEY MATCHUP Clemson QB Cade Klubnik vs. North Carolina State’s defense. FACTS & FIGURES Both Clemson …

No. 10 UNC is making the right changes after halftime entering Saturday’s visit from Virginia
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 10 UNC is making the right changes after halftime entering Saturday’s visit from Virginia

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Coach Mack Brown pointed to changes such as UNC using more quick throws, putting Maye on the move and also changing protections to manage Miami’s aggressive pass rushers. They’re scrapping and fighting every single game.” LONG TIME North Carolina is off to its best start since …

No. 12 North Carolina hosts No. 25 Miami to headline the ACC’s Week 7 slate
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 12 North Carolina hosts No. 25 Miami to headline the ACC’s Week 7 slate

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Tar Heels are off to their best start since winning the first eight games in 1997, which was the final year in coach Mack Brown’s first tenure in Chapel Hill before leaving for Texas. The Cardinals are coming off a win against Notre Dame while …

No. 14 North Carolina in full control with Maye accounting for 4 touchdowns in 40-7 win over Orange
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 14 North Carolina in full control with Maye accounting for 4 touchdowns in 40-7 win over Orange

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “This was important to to get better and that’s what they did.” The Tar Heels overpowered the Orange with a ball-control offense that churned out 644 yards total offense and about twice as much time of possession. North Carolina’s second scoring drive ended on Maye’s 1-yard …

No. 14 North Carolina is looking for a 5-0 start when it hosts Syracuse in ACC play
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 14 North Carolina is looking for a 5-0 start when it hosts Syracuse in ACC play

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Tar Heels emerge from their open date after beating Pittsburgh for their best start since 1997, which was the final season of coach Mack Brown’s first tenure in Chapel Hill before leaving for Texas. FACTS & FIGURES UNC star quarterback Drake Maye is completing 72.7% …

No. 11 Notre Dame’s trip to No. 17 Duke headlines the Week 5 slate for ACC teams
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 11 Notre Dame’s trip to No. 17 Duke headlines the Week 5 slate for ACC teams

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Now they’re coming off a narrow loss to Ohio State as they visit the Blue Devils, who have already taken down preseason ACC favorite Clemson and can reach 5-0 for the first time since 1994 behind quarterback Riley Leonard. There’s also former Wake Forest quarterback Sam …

No. 17 North Carolina edges Appalachian State 40-34 in two overtimes
1 year, 3 months ago

No. 17 North Carolina edges Appalachian State 40-34 in two overtimes

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Drake Maye’s 13-yard run in the second overtime helped rescue North Carolina and the Tar Heels’ defense made it hold up in a 40-34 win. “They picked themselves back up and went right back to work.” Appalachian State gained 494 yards in total offense, but couldn’t …

No. 1 South Carolina battles back to beat Mississippi State
1 year, 11 months ago

No. 1 South Carolina battles back to beat Mississippi State

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— Zia Cooke scored 16 points and Aliyah Boston added 12 to help No. 4 NOTRE DAME 50 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — First-year guard Paulina Paris scored 11 of her season-high 16 points in the fourth quarter to help North Carolina push past Notre Dame. 6 INDIANA 72, NORTHWESTERN 50 EVANSTON, Ill. — Mackenzie Holmes scored 24 points and grabbed …

Miami takeaways: 9 thoughts on the Hurricanes’ ugly quadruple-overtime win at Virginia
2 years, 1 month ago

Miami takeaways: 9 thoughts on the Hurricanes’ ugly quadruple-overtime win at Virginia

New York Times  

As Jake Garcia pulled the ball out of Henry Parrish Jr.’s chest and looked up toward the end zone, Mario Cristobal said he began to wonder: “Why is he not throwing this ball, dude?” Garcia, making his first college start in place of injured starter Tyler Van Dyke, had tight end Khalil Brantley open. Garcia’s two-point conversion in quadruple overtime …

Top 25 Takeaways: Clemson clears CFP path; 3 unbeatens fall
2 years, 2 months ago

Top 25 Takeaways: Clemson clears CFP path; 3 unbeatens fall

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! As the number of unbeaten teams in major college football was whittled to six, Clemson emerged as the best bet to reach the playoff — even though the Tigers don’t appear to be a serious threat to win a national championship. Clemson’s highly touted defensive line …

No. 3 NC State women top Miami for 3rd straight ACC title
2 years, 9 months ago

No. 3 NC State women top Miami for 3rd straight ACC title

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GREENSBORO, N.C. — North Carolina State’s players knew the high expectations that awaited even before they had played a minute this season, how nothing short of championships would be acceptable for a veteran team back for a final run together. “I think that in a lot of ways it’s more challenging trying to make sure we didn’t read the press …

Howell accounts for four TDs as Tar Heels hold off Miami
3 years, 2 months ago

Howell accounts for four TDs as Tar Heels hold off Miami

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Sam Howell threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more as North Carolina held off Miami 45-42, sending the Hurricanes to their worst record at the midway mark of a season in more than two decades. When you hop on it, you feel like you’re in good shape and then you go back down and …

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