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Timir Hickman-Collins, Benjamin Hall top UNC Football's PFF grades in win vs. UConn
Timir Hickman-Collins played only 15 defensive snaps in UNC's victory at UConn on Saturday, but the linebacker made them count more than anyone else, according to Pro Football Focus. His 93.7 defensive grade was the highest on the team. On offense, running back
Benjamin Hall posted the highest grade among UNC's regular contributors at 80.7. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: The Day After Podcast - UNC's Hard Work Pays Off, Beats UConn
Buck Sanders, Jason Staples, and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina discuss UNC Football's road victory over the UConn Huskies, how they did it, what lies ahead over the next three weeks for the Tar Heels, and more.
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Sun Nov 8, 2026
Video: Carolina Insider - UNC Football Handles Business vs. UConn
Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com and
Jones Angell from the
Tar Heel Sports Network break down the Tar Heels' 38-21 football road victory over the UConn Huskies on Saturday afternoon in East Hartford, Connecticut.
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Sun Nov 8, 2026
UNC football builds lead, never loses it. Observations from win at UConn
A lot of good came of UNC Football’s trip to UConn. In addition to
Jelani Thurman’s two touchdowns,
Jordan Shipp caught a touchdown in his fourth straight game and linebacker
Peyton Seelmann recorded two sacks as the Tar Heels now sit one win shy of bowl eligibility. So even if felt like tough sledding to get there, Saturday’s win represented progress. (
MSN.com)
Video: Tar Heel Tribune - UNC vs. UConn Postgame Breakdown, Wofford Basketball Recap
Britt Whitmire, Doc Kennedy, and R.L. Bynum discuss UNC Football's 38-21 victory over the UConn Huskies and Carolina Basketball's 109-70 win over the Wofford Terriers on the latest episode of the Tar Heel Tribune podcast.
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Sun Nov 8, 2026
UNC Football report card vs. UConn: Tar Heels put together complete performance
Overall grade: A. The Tar Heels displayed a gritty, balanced performance at UConn, and only needs one more win to reach bowl eligibility. MVP: UNC linebacker
Timir Hickman-Collins set the tone with a defensive touchdown that gave the Tar Heels a lead they wouldn't relinquish. In addition to the pick-six, Hickman-Collins forced a fumble and recovered it. (
MSN.com)
Five takeaways from UNC Football's dominant road win vs. UConn
North Carolina's defense came under intense fire in consecutive weeks. Syracuse and Miami moved the football with ease, each surpassing 400 yards against the Tar Heels in front of their home crowd. UNC couldn't generate pressure consistent enough to impact games. UNC forced two UConn turnovers Saturday in East Hartford, both leading to scores. (
USA Today)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Football One Win Away From Bowl Eligibility
North Carolina beats UConn 38-21 on the road Saturday, and
Bill Belichick's Tar Heels are now just one win away from bowl eligibility. Join Isaac Schade for postgame reaction as UNC improves to 5-4 (
2-3 ACC standings) with another encouraging performance.
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Sat Nov 7, 2026
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. (
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Sat Nov 7, 2026