Football Homestand Concludes Saturday With Tar Heels Hosting James Madison - Pregame Notes

Posted Sep 21, 2024
The North Carolina football team will aim to start 4-0 for the second consecutive season when the Tar Heels host James Madison this Saturday at Kenan Stadium. The three-game homestand comes to an end with a noon kickoff on ACC Network. The Tar Heels have held their first three opponents to just 43 total first downs, the lowest mark since 2008. (GoHeels.com)

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