University of North Carolina Athletics
Saturday, September 14
Chapel Hill
6 PM
North Carolina
vs
NC Central
Photo by: Andy Mead
Tar Heels Welcome NC Central To Kenan Stadium On Saturday
September 13, 2024 | Football
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The North Carolina football team returns to Kenan Stadium this Saturday for the second of three consecutive home games, hosting North Carolina Central at 6 p.m. on ACC Network Extra.Â
The Matchup
North Carolina vs. NC Central
Saturday, September 14, 2024
6 p.m. ET | ACC Network Extra
Kenan Stadium | Chapel Hill, N.C.
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TV: ACC Network (Kevin Fitzgerald, Charlie Strong, Ashley Stroehlein)
Radio: Tar Heel Sports Network (Jones Angell, Bryn Renner, Joe Jauch, Lee Pace)
All-Time Series Record: First Meeting
Last Meeting: --
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A Win Would...
» Give Carolina its third consecutive win to start the 2024 season.
» Be the Tar Heels' first win over NC Central...in the first meeting between the two teams.
» Make UNC 3-0 to start the year for the third straight season.
» Be a fun time.
2-0 Start to 2024
Following last weekend's win over Charlotte, the Tar Heels are now 2-0 for the fifth time in the last six years. UNC was 2-0 only five times int he 20 years prior to Coach Brown's return to Carolina in 2019.
Second Stint Success
Carolina is now second in the ACC in overall wins since Mack Brown's return to Chapel Hill. Clemson leads the way during that span with 55 overall wins, while UNC is second with 40 and NC State is third with 39.Â
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Ritzie Wreaking Havoc
Graduate defensive lineman Jahvaree Ritzie is leading the nation with five sacks through two games, but the Carolina defense as a whole is also getting after the quarterback, ranking eighth in the nation in team sacks with four per game after two wins.
Go Off Gause
In the win over Charlotte, freshman running back Davion Gause rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown, while catching one pass for 16 yards, in just his second collegiate game.
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FBS Teams that have multiple players with 100-yard game performances: Â
Thirty Threshold
After 38 points scored against the 49ers, the Tar Heels are now 72-8 under Mack Brown when they score 30-plus points and 47-1 when they score 40-plus points.
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Numbers To Know
64 -Â The Tar Heel defense is allowing just 64.0 rushing yards per game after ironically holding Charlotte to 49 yards rushing last Saturday. UNC ranks 16th nationally in the category.
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14 -Â Charlotte had 14 third-down attempts last weekend, and the Tar Heels only allowed the 49ers to convert on two of them.
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58 - Christian Hamilton recorded a 58-yard touchdown reception in the win over Charlotte, his first career score.
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11 -Â With his score last Saturday, Bryson Nesbit became UNC's all-time leader in touchdown receptions by a tight end with 11.
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219 -Â Conner Harrell's 219 yards passing in the win over Charlotte were a career-high for the young signal caller.
How to Watch on ACC Network Extra
ACC Network Extra is complementary to ACC Network offering exclusive digital events. It is accessible with your TV provider credentials and is available via the ESPN APP on smartphones, tablets, connected streaming devices or espn.com/watch. ACC Network authenticated subscribers of AT&T TV, Cox, DIRECTV, DISH Network, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Optimum, Sling TV, Spectrum TV, Suddenlink, Verizon Fios, Xfinity TV, YouTube TV, Vidgo, members of the NCTC, as well as those with access to ACC Network through TV connected devices, can watch the game via ACC Network Extra.
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The Matchup
North Carolina vs. NC Central
Saturday, September 14, 2024
6 p.m. ET | ACC Network Extra
Kenan Stadium | Chapel Hill, N.C.
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| North Carolina (2-0, 0-0 ACC) | NC Central Eagles (1-1, 0-0 MEAC) |
|---|---|
| Head Coach: Mack Brown | Head Coach: Trei Oliver |
| Record at UNC: 109-73-1 | Record at NC Central: 30-19 |
| Career Record: 284-149-1 | Career Record: 30-19 |
TV: ACC Network (Kevin Fitzgerald, Charlie Strong, Ashley Stroehlein)
Radio: Tar Heel Sports Network (Jones Angell, Bryn Renner, Joe Jauch, Lee Pace)
- Pre-Game Show: Dave Nathan and Na'Brown
- Local: WCHL-FM 97.9Â | WCHL-AM 1360
- Sirius/XM: 103 or 206
All-Time Series Record: First Meeting
Last Meeting: --
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A Win Would...
» Give Carolina its third consecutive win to start the 2024 season.
» Be the Tar Heels' first win over NC Central...in the first meeting between the two teams.
» Make UNC 3-0 to start the year for the third straight season.
» Be a fun time.
2-0 Start to 2024
Following last weekend's win over Charlotte, the Tar Heels are now 2-0 for the fifth time in the last six years. UNC was 2-0 only five times int he 20 years prior to Coach Brown's return to Carolina in 2019.
Second Stint Success
Carolina is now second in the ACC in overall wins since Mack Brown's return to Chapel Hill. Clemson leads the way during that span with 55 overall wins, while UNC is second with 40 and NC State is third with 39.Â
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Ritzie Wreaking Havoc
Graduate defensive lineman Jahvaree Ritzie is leading the nation with five sacks through two games, but the Carolina defense as a whole is also getting after the quarterback, ranking eighth in the nation in team sacks with four per game after two wins.
Go Off Gause
In the win over Charlotte, freshman running back Davion Gause rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown, while catching one pass for 16 yards, in just his second collegiate game.
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FBS Teams that have multiple players with 100-yard game performances: Â
- Alabama (Justice Haynes, Jam Miller)
- Arizona (Jacory Croskey-Merrit, Quali Conley)
- Army (Noah Short, Bryson Daily)
- Cincinnati (Evan Pryor, Corey Kiner)
- North Carolina (Omarion Hampton, Davion Gause)
- Oregon State (Jam Griffin, Anthony Hankerson)
- Penn State (Nicholas Singleton - twice, Kaytron Allen)
- Texas State (Ismail Mahdi, Lincoln Pare)
- West Virginia (CJ Donaldson, Jaheim White
- Isaac Brown (Louisville - 123 yards vs. Austin Peay in week 1)
- Greg Burrell (UNLV - 101 yards vs. Utah Tech in week 2)
- Davion Gause (North Carolina - 105 yards vs. Charlotte in week 2
- Ahmad Hardy (UL Monroe - 103 yards vs. Jackson State in week 1)
- Justin Marshall* (Colorado State - 106 yards at Texas in week 1)
Thirty Threshold
After 38 points scored against the 49ers, the Tar Heels are now 72-8 under Mack Brown when they score 30-plus points and 47-1 when they score 40-plus points.
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Numbers To Know
64 -Â The Tar Heel defense is allowing just 64.0 rushing yards per game after ironically holding Charlotte to 49 yards rushing last Saturday. UNC ranks 16th nationally in the category.
Â
14 -Â Charlotte had 14 third-down attempts last weekend, and the Tar Heels only allowed the 49ers to convert on two of them.
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58 - Christian Hamilton recorded a 58-yard touchdown reception in the win over Charlotte, his first career score.
Â
11 -Â With his score last Saturday, Bryson Nesbit became UNC's all-time leader in touchdown receptions by a tight end with 11.
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219 -Â Conner Harrell's 219 yards passing in the win over Charlotte were a career-high for the young signal caller.
How to Watch on ACC Network Extra
ACC Network Extra is complementary to ACC Network offering exclusive digital events. It is accessible with your TV provider credentials and is available via the ESPN APP on smartphones, tablets, connected streaming devices or espn.com/watch. ACC Network authenticated subscribers of AT&T TV, Cox, DIRECTV, DISH Network, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Optimum, Sling TV, Spectrum TV, Suddenlink, Verizon Fios, Xfinity TV, YouTube TV, Vidgo, members of the NCTC, as well as those with access to ACC Network through TV connected devices, can watch the game via ACC Network Extra.
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