UNC Football Finally Pulls Away From NC Central In 45-10 Victory

Posted Sep 14, 2024
The Tar Heels eventually pulled away from NC Central, 45-10, on Saturday at Kenan Stadium, as this payday for the FCS program Eagles stumbled along into nothing of a sure thing until the fourth quarter. UNC rode out a quarterback change, replacing Conner Harrell with Jacolby Criswell, and leaned on Omarion Hampton's powerful 210-yard rushing effort. (Inside Carolina)

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