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Timir Hickman-Collins’ Takeaways Spark UNC Football Past UConn

Coming off of last week’s season-best performance against Miami, UNC didn’t quite pick up where it left off Saturday against UConn. The Tar Heels came up empty their first two possessions, while Billy Edwards threw his first interception since Oct. 10. But when UNC did find its spark, it came from the defense, and an unlikely source: Timir Hickman-Collins. (Inside Carolina)

Box Score: North Carolina 38, UConn 21

View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels' 38-21 victory over the UConn Huskies on Saturday afternoon in East Hartford, Connecticut. (View Box Score)

Video: UNC Football Players Post-UConn Press Conferences

North Carolina tight end Jelani Thurman and linebacker Timir Hickman-Collins speak with reporters following the Tar Heels' 38-21 victory over the UConn Huskies on Saturday in East Hartford. (View Video)

Good, Bad, and Ugly Report: UNC vs. UConn

After not scoring 30 points against FBS competition in the first 19 games of the Bill Belichick era, UNC has scored 30 or more three straight weeks and the defense had three sacks and another tackle for loss to go with the three forced turnovers. Not a bad day at the office. With that in mind, here is the UConn edition of the Good, Bad, and Ugly Report. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Bill Belichick Post-UConn Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media following the Tar Heels' 38-21 victory over the UConn Huskies on Saturday afternoon in East Hartford, Connecticut. (View Video)

Video: UNC Defense, Jelani Thurman Shine in Tar Heels' 31-28 Win at UConn - Highlights

Jelani Thurman caught two touchdown passes from Billy Edwards Jr. as North Carolina dominated time of possession and won at UConn, 38-21, on Saturday at Rentschler Field. Check out the Highlights. (View Video)

Three Billy Edwards TD passes lift UNC to 38-21 win over UConn in Belichick’s return to New England

Billy Edwards threw for three touchdowns and North Carolina scored 21 points off three turnovers as the Tar Heels defeated UConn 38-21. It was coach Bill Belichick’s first game back coaching in New England since his tenure with the NFL’s Patriots ended. Timir Hickman-Collins returned an interception 70 yards for a touchdown and had a fumble recovery. (Associated Press)

UNC Football Visits UConn Saturday In Non-Conference Matchup - Pregame Notes

UNC Football steps out of ACC play for the final time this season, as the Tar Heels travel to East Hartford, Connecticut, this weekend for a matchup with UConn. Kickoff from Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field is set for noon on CBS Sports. UConn and UNC are meeting for the first time since 2024 when the program's met in the Fenway Bowl. (GoHeels.com)

UConn Game Bigger Than You Think for UNC Football

You are going on the road to a place that’s not going to be loud. It’s a noon game. The weather is probably going to be a little dreary. Do you have the grit to do what needs to be done, or are you going to be sleepwalking through the first half and then all of a sudden you’ve got a ball game in the second half? Taking care of business is hugely important. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With UNC DL Isaiah Johnson

Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com speak with North Carolina defensive lineman Isaiah Johnson ahead of UNC's visit to face the UConn Huskies on Saturday at noon. (View Video)

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