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Mikai Gbayor Named ACC Linebacker Of The Week

North Carolina's Mikai Gbayor earned ACC Linebacker of the Week honors after helping the Tar Heel defense keep its opponent out of the end zone for the second straight game. Gbayor tallied six tackles in the UNC's 41-6 victory over Richmond on Saturday. He recorded a strip sack in the third quarter, which led to Carolina's first takeaway of the day. (GoHeels.com)

UNC QB Gio Lopez battles accuracy issues, finding consistency

UNC quarterback Gio Lopez’s struggles with accuracy remained a subplot in an otherwise comfortable Tar Heel victory. Lopez completed 10 of 18 passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns, a stat line that looked clean on paper. But that came with a frustrating number of overthrows and high passes, some that were caught, and missed open receivers. (Tar Heel Tribune)

The Monday Morning Huddle: A Work in Progress

UNC Football General Manager Michael Lombardi joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for "The Monday Morning Huddle." The Tar Heels earned another win Saturday, beating Richmond 41-6 in Chapel Hill. This weekend, UNC returns to power-conference football when it visits UCF in the first meeting between the schools. Here are a few of Lombardi’s answers: (Chapelboro.com)

Inside how Demon June earned his moment against Richmond

Two weeks ago, Demon June didn't see the field against TCU. He was buried on the depth chart as the fifth-string running back. At Charlotte, in limited action, he showed glimpses of what he could do. On Saturday, June got his chance, and he exploded. Making his first career start against Richmond, June erupted for 148 yards and a touchdown. (TarHeel247)

THT Newsletter: UNC Football Dominates Richmond, Tar Heels Run Wild in NFL, Meet Jonathan Powell

It was another big sports weekend, with UNC Football dominating the Richmond Spiders, Tar Heels scoring touchdowns left and right in the NFL, Olympic sports continuing to stack impressive performances, football recruiting visits, basketball recruiting visit cancellations, a visit with new UNC wing Jonathan Powell, and much more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Disciplined Victories For UNC Football

Isaac Schade breaks down UNC Football's impressive 41-6 victory over Richmond, highlighting Damon "Juju" June's game-changing 148-yard rushing performance, Melkart Abou-Jaoude's disruptive defensive play, Rece Verhoff's perfect kicking game, and the Tar Heels' disciplined approach. (View Video)

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye shows clear improvement in win at Miami

A top question was how Patriots quarterback Drake Maye would respond after an up-and-down season opener. Maye finished 19-of-23 for 230 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions while adding 10 rushes for 31 yards and a TD. He was the first Patriots player with two passing TDs and one rushing TD in a game since Tom Brady in 2019. (ESPN.com)

UNC Football Identifying Playmakers, Still Looking For Rhythm On Offense

As UNC's offense continues to find its rhythm, the team is learning who its most productive assets are in game situations. North Carolina’s offensive unit remains a work in progress. The Tar Heels have accumulated just 837 total yards so far, the second-lowest mark in the ACC. Their average of 279 yards per game ranks dead last in the conference. (Inside Carolina)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Richmond recap with Bryn Renner, Jonathan Powell Interview

UNC Football smothered Richmond on the way to its second straight win. Former Tar Heel QB Bryn Renner joins to discuss the Tar Heel victory (2:30). Next, new UNC small forward Jonathan Powell joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas to introduce himself to fans (30:36). Plus: Olympic Sports update (46:47), and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Tar Heels account for 8 NFL TDs; Three for Drake Maye and two for Tez Walker

In a productive NFL Sunday for former UNC Football players, Tar Heels accounted for eight touchdowns in Week 2, led by an outstanding performance from Patriots' quarterback Drake Maye and a two-score day from Baltimore’s Tez Walker. Also scoring touchdowns were Jacksonville receiver Dyami Brown and Cowboys running back Javonte Williams. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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