Tar Heels Beat No. 23 Boston College, 45-24
Posted Oct 26, 2008
Hakeem Nicks had three second-quarter touchdown catches and ran for a score in the fourth quarter to help North Carolina beat No. 23 Boston College 45-24 on Saturday. Trimane Goddard added an interception return for a touchdown for the Tar Heels (6-2, 2-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), who fell behind 10-0 in the first quarter before roaring back with a dominating performance that made them bowl-eligible for the first time in four years.
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