NC Central Seeks Breakthrough in First Meeting with UNC Football

Posted Sep 12, 2024
UNC Football hosts FCS program NC Central on Saturday night at Kenan Stadium. Despite the close proximity of the schools, which are separated by approximately 11 miles, these programs will be meeting for the first time in football. NC Central (1-1) is coming off a lopsided 41-19 loss to Elon suffered at home, after falling behind 24-0 in that game. (Inside Carolina)

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