Quick Hitters: North Carolina vs. Wofford

Posted Nov 21, 2021
Hakeem Nicks set the UNC single-season receiving record in 2008 with 1,222 yards. Josh Downs is inching closer to that mark. With 89 yards against Wofford on Saturday, Downs has 1,198 for the season, 24 yards shy of Nicks’ mark. British Brooks was the big story in the rushing game on his Senior Day, finishing with 89 rushing yards and two touchdowns. (All Tar Heels)

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