UNC Football Hosts Minnesota In First-Ever Matchup - Pregame Notes

Posted Sep 16, 2023
After a double-overtime victory in the home opener against App State, UNC Football returns to Kenan Stadium for their first-ever matchup against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The Tar Heels are 2-0 for the fourth time in five seasons since coach Mack Brown returned to Chapel Hill. Last week was UNC's first win without a passing TD since 2015. (GoHeels.com)

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