Defense keys California's 24-17 win over North Carolina
Posted Sep 1, 2018
Patrick Laird rushed for one touchdown and caught another, California's defense took advantage of a rocky outing from North Carolina quarterback Nathan Elliott, and the Golden Bears held off the Tar Heels 24-17 in the season-opener for both teams Saturday in Berkeley. The Tar Heels showed some fight late but have a lot of work to do offensively. Elliott struggled all afternoon.
(Associated Press)
Related: Football, Football Recruiting
Tar Heel Linebacker Jonathan Agumadu Makes It More Personal This YearUNC linebacker Jonathan Agumadu has worked to become a better leader, a decision he made after what he viewed as a disappointing 2025 season. Based...
Wed Sep 30, 2026Video: Coach's Corner with Bill Belichick - UNC vs. Notre Dame Preview
Ahead of North Carolina Football’s tough test against No. 3 Notre Dame this Saturday at Kenan Stadium, Jones Angell and Head Coach Bill Belichick preview...
Wed Sep 30, 2026
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Will Sayon Keita Start for UNC Basketball? UNC vs. ND Football Preview
A Tar Heel starting 5 shake up as Isaac Schade predicts that freshman Sayon Keita earns the center spot, leaving fans to question how this...
Tue Sep 29, 2026
Jelani Thurman Brings Energy, Versatility To Tar Heel Offense
"You can't put a corner out there; they'll be too small," Jordan Shipp said. "There's no linebacker I feel like in the country that's going...
Tue Sep 29, 2026