High-octane Tar Heels send shockwaves through Coastal Division

Posted Oct 6, 2012
It’s one thing to break school records and run up Tecmo Bowl style offensive numbers against the likes of Elon and Idaho. But this was no overmatched FBS opponent. It was Virginia Tech, the standard against which all ACC football teams have been judged since the Hokies entered the league. That’s why it might be time to stand up and start taking notice of UNC and its high-octane new spread offense. (Wilmington Star News)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Preview: Expectations mount for UNC's fall sports in 2026
With top goal scorers Ryleigh Heck and Dani Mendez graduating, UNC field hockey will need to fill offensive gaps. Stepping into her fourth year as...
Mon Jun 8, 2026

UNC Football Opponent Snapshot: Miami
After a complex offseason where former Duke quarterback Darian Mensah publicly committed to return to the Blue Devils before entering the transfer portal and signing...
Mon Jun 8, 2026

Newsletter: Diamond Heels to Omaha, Wei Lin Update, ACC-SEC Challenge, Two Football Commits
UNC Baseball is headed back to Omaha for the College World Series, Michael Malone and Carolina Basketball is pursuing another point guard, ACC-SEC Challenge matchups...
Mon Jun 8, 2026

Titans LB Cedric Gray Aiming to be a More Complete Player in Year 3
Cedric Gray made a big jump from Year 1 to Year 2. Now, the Titans linebacker wants to take things to another level. "The biggest...
Sun Jun 7, 2026