For UNC, Sun Bowl Win Would Cap Historic Season

Posted Dec 10, 2016
Led by standout quarterback Mitch Trubisky and his arsenal of offensive playmakers headlined by wideout Ryan Switzer, UNC will try to pick up a statement win against No. 16 Stanford in the 2016 Sun Bowl. Trubisky is one of the nation’s most efficient passers and, at one point during the season, was named the No. 1 quarterback in the 2017 NFL draft by Mel Kiper, Jr. (El Paso Herald-Post)

Related: Football, Tar Heels in the NFL

Sam Howell was looking for team, coach to grow with. That’s where the Cowboys came in
When former UNC quarterback Sam Howell hit the free agent market after spending a year with Philadelphia, he looked for a team and coach where...
Wed Mar 18, 2026

Patriots Linebacker Amari Gainer Fueling Passion For Entertainment
A few weeks after Amari Gainer made a trip to the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots linebacker decided to take another trip to California...
Wed Mar 18, 2026

Chazz Surratt Re-Signs With Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks have re-signed linebacker and special teams ace Chazz Surratt to a one-year deal Tuesday. Surratt, a third-round pick out of North Carolina...
Wed Mar 18, 2026

Former UNC RB Ty Chandler Signs With New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are signing former UNC and Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler. It's a one-year deal on the NFL minimum salary. Chandler,...
Tue Mar 17, 2026