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Former UNC football player Justin Olson ready to return to Chapel Hill with Charlotte 49ers


In the strange world of modern college football, it's not all that uncommon to play a game against your alma mater. "The way it worked out. You can't beat it," , a Charlotte 49ers wide receiver and UNC grad said. Charlotte travels to Chapel Hill to take on the Tar Heels on Saturday afternoon. Olson played four seasons for the Tar Heels. (WCNC)

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Former UNC football player Justin Olson ready to return to Chapel Hill with Charlotte 49ers