Omarion Hampton runs UNC to bowl eligibility with career game vs. Wake Forest

Posted Nov 16, 2024
From the abyss after a four-game losing streak, Omarion Hampton has run UNC back to bowl eligibility. With the help of some big defensive plays, the Tar Heels beat Wake Forest for the fourth straight time, holding on for a 31-24 win on a cool night at Kenan Stadium to earn their fifth straight bowl trip. Big O was big-time, with 244 rushing yards. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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