From comeback to epic collapse: UNC football takeaways on shocking loss to rival NC State

Posted Nov 26, 2021
NC State started fast and ended fast Friday, and in between North Carolina went from delivering a comeback victory to suffering an epic collapse. Add another surreal chapter to this rivalry that rarely disappoints. The Wolfpack stormed back from the brink of defeat with two Emeka Emezie touchdown catches in the final 95 seconds to stun the Tar Heels 34-30 (MSN.com)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Demon June on Efficiency, Picking Up Teammates, and More
UNC suffered a narrow 31-30 overtime loss to Syracuse on Saturday night, but running back Demon June continued an efficient season with another rushing touchdown...
Tue Oct 27, 2026

How North Carolina Is Approaching Its Limited Wide Receiver Depth Chart
In North Carolina’s seventh football game last season, a 17-16 overtime loss to No. 16 Virginia, five wide receivers saw the field for the Tar...
Tue Oct 27, 2026

Avoiding Penalties A Welcome Change For Tar Heels
Bill Belichick is a big believer in the importance of "hidden yards" to a team's success; the seemingly small things that add up over the...
Tue Oct 27, 2026

Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - Breaking and Entering
There isn’t a North Carolina football fan out there who hasn’t imagined themselves making the game-winning play for the Tar Heels. That includes District Attorney...
Tue Oct 27, 2026