UNC Football looks for first 4-0 start since 1997, kicks off ACC play against Pitt

Posted Sep 18, 2023
The North Carolina Tar Heels kick off ACC play this weekend, looking for their first 4-0 start since 1997. No. 17 UNC and Pittsburgh kick off at 8 p.m. Saturday on the ACC Network. Tar Heels football coach Mack Brown spoke with reporters Monday (Video). "They always play you tough," Brown said. "They’re one of the toughest teams in this league." (WRAL Sports Fan)

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