UNC football climbs slightly in Week 3 AP Poll release

North Carolina came home for the first time this season and did not disappoint. UNC football took down in-state rival Charlotte 38-20 at Kenan Stadium behind a dominant season debut from quarterback Conner Harrell.

Harrell finished with 219 yards and three touchdowns (one on the ground) with an interception. Davion Gause dominated in replacement for Omarion Hampton running 16 times for 105 yards and a touchdown.

Christian Hamilton and Bryson Nesbit caught the two touchdowns from Harrell and both led the team in receiving.

The AP Poll was released today ahead of Week 3 in the college football season, and although the Heels don’t rank inside of the Top 25, they did move up slightly with seven votes, three more than last week.

Boston College, another ACC team, moved into the Top 25 after its Week 1 win over Florida State. NIU was also a surprise entrance into the rankings after a win over the former No. 5 ranked Notre Dame.

Others remained in a similar position. North Carolina was hindered after its Week 1 win over Minnesota by the injury to Max Johnson and now with Kaimon Rucker ruled out for several weeks and Omarion Hampton not finishing the game, it gives voters pause on the Tar Heels’ hopes moving forward.

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