East Carolina Outlasts UNC, 34-31

Posted Sep 9, 2007

East Carolina prevailed over North Carolina, 34-31, on a UNC special teams blunder that resulted in a game-winning 39-yard Pirate field goal. Conner Barth walked onto the field with 49 seconds remaining, preparing to kick the Tar Heels to victory with a 52-yarder. But a botched special teams execution left holder Ryan Baucom running for daylight, only to be tackled on the East Carolina 47-yard line. (Inside Carolina)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Can we talk about the Mack Brown 2.0 era correctly?
Between the mediocre record that was celebrated in 2019, the chance to get into the playoff that was dropped because of a weird performance in...
Thu Aug 13, 2026

Peyton Seelmann Named To Butkus Award Watch List
UNC junior Peyton Seelmann has been named to the 2026 Butkus Award Watch List, presented to the nation's top collegiate linebacker. The Mechanicsville, Virginia, native...
Thu Aug 13, 2026

Tar Heels Kick Off NFL Preseason This Weekend
Every team with a Tar Heel in NFL training camps plays its preseason opener this weekend, with stars such as Drake Maye or Javonte Williams...
Thu Aug 13, 2026

UNC Football players raise funds, awareness through weightlifting
Strength and conditioning are key to every athlete’s development. UNC Football players recently turned their workouts into a show of support for the rare disease...
Thu Aug 13, 2026