Countdown to Kickoff: UNC vs. UConn

Posted Oct 4, 2008
Cameron Sexton proved last weekend that North Carolina’s lofty preseason goals can still be attained this season, even with starting quarterback T.J. Yates sidelined for five more weeks. The Tar Heels welcome No. 23 Connecticut to Kenan Stadium on Saturday night. The Huskies’ football program is still working to gain national recognition, only having moved from the Football Championship Subdivision ranks in 2002. (Inside Carolina)

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