Sexton, Nicks team up to ignite Heels

Posted Oct 26, 2008
Cam Sexton teamed with wide out Hakeem Nicks to ignite an outburst that saw the Tar Heels outscore Boston College by 38 points over 42 minutes to produce a 45-24 upset of the ACC’s Atlantic Division co-leader at Kenan Stadium. The Laurinburg resident threw a career-best three touchdown passes, all to Nicks who also added a rushing score as North Carolinabecame bowl eligible for the first time since 2004. (Fayetteville Observer)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

2026 UNC Football Opponent Preview: No. 1 Miami Hurricanes
UNC gets a shot at the No. 1 team in the country when the Miami Hurricanes visit Kenan Stadium Saturday. Miami enters with a 7-0...
Tue Oct 27, 2026

Tar Heels in NFL: Big games for Drake Maye, Javonte Williams bookend Week 7
Drake Maye opened Week 7 with another 300-yard passing performance and three total touchdowns Thursday night, and Javonte Williams closed it Monday with the best...
Tue Oct 27, 2026

UNC Football's loss to Syracuse cost them opportunity to host ESPN's College GameDay
UNC Football had a big opportunity last Saturday night when they hosted Syracuse. They just didn't know it at the time. On the latest SVPod...
Tue Oct 27, 2026

Video: WR Coach Garrick McGee, UNC Football Players Monday Pre-Miami Press Conferences
North Carolina wide receivers coach Garrick McGee, running back Demon June, tight end Jelani Thurman, and defensive back Coleman Bryson speak with the media on...
Mon Oct 26, 2026