Rolesville (2-1, Cardinal Gibbons (2-0), Cleveland 93-0) and Clayton (2-0) make News & Observer’s top 10 4A teams in the state. Please click here for more.
McCall: NC State ready for challenge vs. Tennessee
NC State quarterback Grayson McCall shares his game plan for facing Tennessee on Saturday. Please click here to see the video.
Panthers shorthanded at tight end going into opener with Saints
The statuses of Tommy Tremble and Ian Thomas, who are currently listed as the Carolina Panther’s starters at the tight end position, remain rather uncertain heading into Sunday’s regular-season opener against the New Orleans Saints. Please click here for more. USA Today photo.
UNC vs. Charlotte: Three Things to Watch
It should be an easy win, but there’s still plenty to be gained on Saturday. The surprising return of Jacolby Criswell should have been a big clue as to how the staff felt about Conner Harrell’s ability in the job. You can try to buy Criswell missing his teammates all you want, but you don’t bring someone else in if you feel comfortable about your current situation. Please click here for more.
UNC considers six options, including two off-campus sites, for Smith Center replacement
The University of North Carolina is considering at least six options for replacing or renovating the Dean E. Smith Center, the home to the Tar Heels’ men’s basketball program. The six options: Bowles Parking Lot, Odum Village, Smith Center Renovation, Smith Center Replacement, Friday Center and Carolina North. Please click here for more.
UNC releases statement on QB and it ain’t good
The UNC Sports Information office released this update on the injury to QB Max Johnson: “UNC QB Max Johnson underwent successful surgery in Minneapolis to repair a broken right leg on Friday. Johnson, who is accompanied by his parents in Minnesota, will return to Chapel Hill in a few days and is expected to make a full recovery. He will miss the remainder of the 2024 season.”
Possible Jesper Fast replacements for Hurricanes after season-ending neck surgery
The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Thursday that winger Jesper Fast will miss the entire upcoming season due to neck surgery. The loss will likely impact the Canes’ depth as Fast played a key role in the team’s bottom six. With Fast now out for the season, the Hurricanes will look to add more depth. Please click here for more.
North Carolina at Minnesota Condensed Game
The UNC Tar Heels rallied behind four field goals from Noah Burnette to offset the loss of QB Max Johnson and give Carolina a 19-17 win at Minnesota as the Gophers miss a long field goal as time expires. Please click here to see of video of game highlights.
Western Carolina at N.C. State Condensed Game
The highly regarded NC State Wolfpack trailed small school Western Carolina 21-17 deep into the second half before late touchdowns fought off the pesky Catamounts. Please click here for a video of the game highlights.
Burnette’s field goals give UNC a close win at Minnesota but Heels lose QB
Thanks to Noah Burnette’s four second-half field goals, North Carolina (defeated Minnesota, 19-17, its season opener on Thursday night in Minnesota. The Heels didn’t secure the win until the Gophers missed a field goal as time expired. Please click here for more.