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NC State opens as field goal underdogs at home vs. Syracuse
RALEIGH, N.C. -- It was a Justin Joly touchdown reception with just 13:08 left in the game that put the Wolfpack in a good position up two scores against the Deamon Deacons on Saturday. After that, the wheels fell off for NC State, giving up two long scoring drives in the final stages of the fourth quarter to Wake Forest to fall to 3-3 (0-2 ACC) on the season. The final result only compounded what was a tough afternoon for the Pack as starting quarterback Grayson McCall was knocked out of the game following a scary hit in the first quarter that forced him to be carted off.
Day After: Free Fallin' After Third Straight Loss
North Carolina lost its third straight game, this time a 34-24 loss to Pittsburgh in Kenan Stadium. Mack Brown’s team played well enough to be in a tie game in the fourth quarter but could not get critical stops late as Eli Holstein and the Panthers won for the first time ever in Chapel Hill. Buck Sanders, Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley break down the loss as the Tar Heels continue to fall after a 3-0 start to the season.
HBCU suspends athletic competition for the 2024-2025 season
Saint Augustine’s University will not participate in athletics sponsored by the Central Athletic Association for the remainder of the 2024-25 academic year. The CIAA announced this suspension on Friday, citing SAU’s failure to meet conference compliance requirements, as well as concerns about the university’s ability to fulfill NCAA sports sponsorship and scheduling obligations.
Pitt moves into No. 22 spot in AP Poll after road win against North Carolina
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pitt has moved into the No. 22 spot on the AP's Top 25 poll after beating North Carolina on Saturday. Pitt went on the road to face North Carolina and came home with a 34-24 win over the Tarheels.The Panthers remain undefeated and are now 5-0 for the first time since 1991. Pitt's resurgence this season has been sparked by the play of freshman quarterback Eli Holstein, who transferred to the team after a redshirt season at Alabama.Holstein has thrown for more than 1,500 yards in five games, completing 112 of 171 passes with 15 touchdowns and only three interceptions. He's also rushed for 265 yards and three touchdowns. Pitt hasn't been 6-0 to start a season since 1982. The Panthers will be back at home on Saturday as they prepare to host the visiting California Golden Bears.Kickoff against Cal is set for 3:30 p.m. at Acrisure Stadium.
Ven-Allen Lubin aims to be a "powerful player on both ends of the floor"
In need of some additional front court depth, Hubert Davis and the UNC basketball program found a way to convince Vanderbilt transfer Ven-Allen Lubin to make his way to Chapel Hill. Although he's not the size of a traditional big man, Lubin is a 6-foot-8 forward who plays bigger than...
Shooting It Straight with Justin Jackson: Same Show, New Season
Shooting It Straight with Justin Jackson is back! The Tar Heel legend returns for another season of Carolina Basketball analysis, but now it's a live show every week. The debut episode for 2024-25 discusses first impressions of the roster. Then, Justin shared his experience playing against this year's Tar Heels over the summer and his thoughts on the newcomers to the program. To close, Justin gives out his predictions for UNC's starting five.
UNC Adds to Jacolby Criswell’s QB Menu, Expands Playbook
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The playbook continues to expand for the North Carolina offense, as Jacolby Criswell gains more comfort and finds more continuity as the starter at quarterback. Some new wrinkles were seen in Saturday's loss to Pittsburgh, including the use of quarterback draws. The Tar Heels used...
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