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Demon June Ascends UNC Running Back Depth Chart, Runs Through Richmond

Coming out of Jacksonville, N.C., Demon June’s eyes were opened to college football when UNC held its first day of padded practice. "That pass pro pickup drill, I got put on my butt," June said Saturday. "But it’s part of the game. That was my ‘welcome to college moment.’ But I thank the guys for that, because it’s shaped me into the guy I am now." (Inside Carolina)

3 Observations From UNC Football's Dominating Win Over Richmond

The Tar Heels had their most complete football game of the season as they defeated Richmond 41-6. For the first time this season, North Carolina (2-1) scored more than two touchdowns and both sides of the ball contributed to its success as the defense scored on a 62-yard scoop-and-score by linebacker Mikai Gbayor. Here are three takeaways. (Sports Illustrated)

Video: UNC Football Overpowers Richmond, 41-6 - Highlights

North Carolina dominated from the opening whistle and rolled past Richmond, 41-6, on Saturday afternoon at Kenan Stadium. Demon June’s 148 rushing yards were the most for a freshman running back since Michael Carter had 157 against UVA on Oct. 14, 2017. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

Good, Bad, and Ugly Report: UNC Football vs. Richmond

UNC Football welcomed an FCS team to Chapel Hill on Saturday and generally did what decent FBS teams are expected to do to FCS teams, hammering Richmond in a dominating 41–6 victory on a lovely day in Kenan Stadium. So with that in mind, here is the Spider-riffic version of the Good, Bad and Ugly Report: Good - running back Demon June. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: UNC Football Players Post-Richmond Press Conferences

North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez, wide receiver Jordan Shipp, linebacker Makai Gbayor, and running back Demon June speak with the media following the Tar Heels' 41-6 victory over the Richmond Spiders on Saturday afternoon in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

Box Score: North Carolina 41, Richmond 6

View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels' 41-6 victory over the Richmond Spiders on Saturday afternoon at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. (View Box Score)

Video: Bill Belichick Post-Richmond Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media following the Tar Heels' 41-6 victory over the Richmond Spiders on Saturday afternoon at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

Big day from defense, running back Demon June help UNC thump Richmond, 41-6

Makai Gbayor brought the Lambeau leap to Kenan Stadium on Saturday after putting a thrilling exclamation point on a big day for UNC’s defense and running back Demon June. That came after CJ Mims stripped the ball from Richmond running back Jamaal Brown. Gbayor grabbed it and dashed 62 yards for a fourth-quarter touchdown in UNC's 41-6 blowout. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Gio Lopez accounts for 3TDs as UNC dominates Richmond for Bill Belichick’s first home win

Gio Lopez threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, freshman Demon June had 148 rushing yards and a touchdown, and North Carolina beat Richmond 41-6 on Saturday for its first home win of the Bill Belichick era. Both passing touchdowns went to Jordan Shipp, who caught four passes for 52 yards. Lopez went 10 of 18 for 119 yards and an interception. (Associated Press)

UNC Football Stomps Spiders, Keeps Opponent Out of End Zone Again

It was a step down in competition that didn’t necessarily raise North Carolina’s bar to exceptional levels at times. But the Tar Heels produced plenty of positives and poured them on in the second half, while cruising to a 41-6 defeat of Richmond on Saturday at Kenan Stadium. The blowout victory gave Bill Belichick his first win in a UNC home game. (Inside Carolina)

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