UNC Football Welcomes Appalachian State For Home Opener - Pregame Notes

Posted Sep 9, 2023
After a dominant defensive performance to open the 2023 season, UNC Football returns to Kenan Stadium for their home-opener against Appalachian State. With a win, the Tar Heels would be 2-0 for the fourth time in five seasons since coach Mack Brown returned to Chapel Hill. This is the 4th matchup between the Tar Heels and Mountaineers. UNC leads 2-1. (GoHeels.com)

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