Tar Heels anxious to play again after close call

Posted Sep 7, 2010
A gut-wrenching 30-24 loss to LSU on Saturday night in the Georgia Dome capped one of the most uncomfortable preseasons in the program’s history. Conventional wisdom might dictate that the Tar Heels would enjoy easing into this week’s bye and assuming a bit of a lower profile. Not quite. “I want to play tomorrow,” senior guard Alan Pelc said late Saturday night. (Burlington Times News)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC vs. Louisville Football Preview
Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com break down some of the keys for the Tar Heels to beat...
Fri Nov 13, 2026

UNC Football vs. Louisville preview: Will Billy Edwards, Jelani Thurman stay hot?
UNC Football can secure bowl eligibility with a win against Louisville at Kenan Stadium. Coming off a win at UConn, the Tar Heels (5-4, 2-3...
Fri Nov 13, 2026

Video: The Game Plan Podcast - North Carolina Hosts Louisville
North Carolina enters Saturday's contest against Louisville with a chance to get bowl eligible and continue its positive momentum. Inside Carolina's Jason Staples, Greg Barnes,...
Fri Nov 13, 2026

Know Before You Go: UNC Football vs. Louisville
UNC Football hosts its Military Appreciation game Saturday vs. Louisville. Be in your seats about 25 minutes before kickoff to see the All-Veteran Group Parachute...
Fri Nov 13, 2026