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Video: Big Hitters Podcast - UNC vs. Michigan State Reactions, Future of UNC Football

Breakdown and reaction to UNC Basketball’s 74-58 loss to Michigan State on Thanksgiving Day with David Ray Allen (00:18) followed by a deep dive into the future of Carolina football and Bill Belichick with WRAL’s Brian Murphy (34:30). (View Video)

Michigan State exposes UNC Basketball’s backup center, depth issues

Depth at the backup center position, concerns when No. 16 North Carolina won its first six games, became more glaring against one of the best teams in the country. No. 11 Michigan State, with its interior size and deep bench, showed in its 74-58 victory Thursday that the Tar Heels’ solid, cohesive starting five alone won’t be enough against elite teams. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Lucas: Two Much

UNC, the top-ranked two-point defensive field goal percentage team in the country entering the game, was smothering Michigan State to 6-for-17 from two-point range. Then everything changed. Henri Veesaar picked up his second foul with 7:13 in the half and went to the bench for the remainder of the half. With 2:37 left, the same fate befell Caleb Wilson. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - UNC Pushed, Beaten by Michigan State

In classic Big Ten style, Michigan State pushed around North Carolina physically, winning 74-58 on Thanksgiving. Inside Carolina’s Rob Harrington, Tommy Ashley and former Tar Heel guard Dewey Burke break down UNC's loss and the issues exposed for Hubert Davis’ team against the Spartans. (View Video)

With ‘Jordan Rules’ applied to Caleb Wilson, Spartans’ physical play too much for Tar Heels

When outside shots failed No. 16 North Carolina, the Tar Heels fell out of their comfort zone, and No. 11 Michigan State pounced. With the Spartans collapsing to shut off driving lanes and the Tar Heels’ ball movement not as good, Michigan State took control. The Spartans were more physical and used a late 9-0 run for a 74-58 victory on Thursday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Hubert Davis, Caleb Wilson, Luka Bogavac Post-Michigan State Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis joins Caleb Wilson and Luka Bogavac in speaking with the media following the No. 16 Tar Heels' 74-58 loss to the No. 11 Michigan State Spartans on Thursday night at the Fort Myers Tip-Off. (View Video)

Box Score: Michigan State 74, North Carolina 58

View the complete box score from the No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels' 74-58 loss to the No. 11 Michigan State Spartans on Thursday at the Fort Myers Tip-Off. (View Box Score)

Lucas: UNC vs. Michigan State Rapid Reactions

Frustrating second half for North Carolina as Michigan State won 74-58 in Fort Myers. UNC didn't make a field goal the final four minutes and remains without a multi-game Thanksgiving week event title since Maui in 2016. The Spartans shot a blistering 59.3 percent from the field in the second half. UNC hit 45.8 percent but forced some three-pointers. (GoHeels.com)

Jeremy Fears Jr. leads No. 11 Michigan State to victory over No. 16 North Carolina with 19 points

Jeremy Fears Jr. scored 19 points and No. 11 Michigan State pulled away to beat No. 16 North Carolina 74-58 In the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Thursday. Fears, who came in leading the nation in assists, added seven assists. Caleb Wilson led North Carolina with 18 points, Henri Veesaar had 13 and Luka Bogavac added 11, but the Tar Heels shot just 38%. (Associated Press)

North Carolina Takes First Loss, Falls To Michigan State In Fort Myers Tip-Off

The perfect start to the season is over for UNC after a six-game win streak. The Tar Heels took their first loss of the season to No. 11 Michigan State on Thursday, losing 74-58 inside Suncoast Credit Union Arena. UNC set a season low in points in the loss. UNC struggled shooting from the perimeter, making just 4-of-23 attempts from three-point range. (Inside Carolina)

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