The Last Time UNC Football Lost to an FCS Team? Yes, It Was as Bad as You Think.

Posted Sep 14, 2024
The year was 1999, and UNC athletics were in a state of upheaval. Chapel Hill was just two years removed from the departure of two cornerstones: Dean Smith and athletic director John Swofford. On the football field, the Tar Heels were still reeling after losing their own iconic leader. Mack Brown had left for Texas following the end of the 1997 regular season. (Chapelboro.com)

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