Quick Hitters: North Carolina vs. NC State

Posted Nov 27, 2021
Josh Downs became UNC's all-time leader in single-season receiving yards, passing Hakeem Nicks, who had 1,222 yards in 2008. Downs is up to 98 receptions for 1,273 receiving yards with a bowl game left to play. Sam Howell’s touchdown pass gives him 91 for his career and moves him into third place on the ACC all-time passing touchdown list. (All Tar Heels)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Takeaways From UNC's Offense Following Football Spring Practice
UNC Football has concluded spring practice. Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner of TarHeel247 discuss their takeaways, various news and notes on what they're hearing, new...
Thu Apr 30, 2026

Lawrence Taylor health update: Hall of Famer 'showing signs of improvement'
New York Giants legend Lawrence Taylor was hospitalized on Friday with a reported stomach issue but appears to be turning the corner. That’s according to...
Wed Apr 29, 2026

Giving Bobby Petrino the Keys to UNC's Offense
I think new UNC offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino will be given a lot of leeway within the parameters that UNC football coach Bill Belichick sets...
Wed Apr 29, 2026

Extra Points: Round Two
"It's so different today," Bill Belichick says, reflecting on 15 months on the job. "We came in late. We missed that first recruiting class. This...
Wed Apr 29, 2026