Mack Brown discusses the future of running back Caleb Hood

Posted Nov 16, 2024
Senior running back Caleb Hood has battled his fair share of injuries in a UNC uniform. However, this isn’t the end of the road for Hood, and he’ll put on his pads for one more season. Head Coach Mack Brown announced on Monday that Hood will redshirt, per Tar Heel Illustrated. The plan is for Hood to return to the UNC football program for the 2025 season. (Keeping It Heel)

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