In a highly anticipated matchup between two rookie quarterbacks, it was Bryce Young who had the last laugh. Young led the Panthers on a 15-play, 86 yard drive that spanned the final 6:17 in the fourth quarter. Eddy Pineiro drilled a game-winning 23-yard field goal as time expired, to give Carolina its first win of the season. Please click here for more.
A Memorable Win for Many Reasons
During the bye week, the challenge was to tackle the four Rs…rest, recover, reflect, reload. It resulted in a second straight win over the Tigers at Carter-Finley Stadium. It also marked the first time since 2011 that Clemson lost back-to-back games in the same season, with the Wolfpack contributing to that two-game losing streak 12 years ago as well. Please click here for more.
North Carolina FC advances to title match with 3-1 semifinal win
North Carolina FC is headed to the USL League One Final after defeating Northern Colorado Hailstorm, 3-1, Saturday night in a semifinal at WakeMed Soccer Park. This is the second-ever league final in club history and first since 2010. Please click here for more.
Atlanta horrors continue as ghastly defense dooms Heels
The combination of Omarion Hampton’s relentless running and the worst rushing defense in the ACC haunted Georgia Tech. But ghastly UNC defense in the second and fourth quarters made this just the latest forgettable trip to Atlanta. Please click here for more.
Duke football’s receiving troubles take center stage in lopsided shutout loss
Louisville dominated the game from the jump, running through the Blue Devil defense at will and stifling any hope of Duke breaking through offensively. This game revealed something that has been a pattern all season, hidden because of Leonard’s scrambling heroics, the emergence of graduate running back Jordan Waters and a lights-out defense. The passing game, marked by dropped passes and inaccurate throwing, has been inconsistent, to say the least. Please click here for more.
Social media reacts: Clemson trending in the wrong direction following loss to NC State
Social media was not friendly to the Tigers after NC State beats Clemson 24-17. Please click here for more.
Coleman and Travis help No. 4 Florida State roll past Wake Forest
Keon Coleman needed only one arm to snag one of his two touchdown catches while Trey Benson took a short pass and broke loose for an 80-yard score that helped FSU overpower Wake Forest 41-16, keeping the unbeaten Seminoles in firm control of the Atlantic Coast Conference race. Please click here for more.
UNC Routs St. Augustine’s in Exhibition
North Carolina men’s basketball gave fans a taste of what’s to come this season in its home exhibition game Friday night. The No. 19 Tar Heels routed St. Augustine’s 117-53 inside the Dean E. Smith Center. Please click here for more.
Cardinal Gibbons edges Leesville Road to claim Cap-6 Conference title
In the end, it was Gibbons that prevailed 33-23, getting three touchdown passes by quarterback Gannon Jones and three total touchdowns from sophomore Aiden Smalls. Please click here for more.
Duke Volleyball Completes Rivalry Sweep with 3-2 Win over NC State
The Duke volleyball team completed the rivalry sweep as it outlasted NC State, 3-2 (25-18, 20-25, 25-22, 21-25, 15-13), Friday evening in ACC volleyball action at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Please click here for more.