UNC football builds lead, never loses it. Observations from win at UConn

A lot of good came of UNC Football’s trip to UConn. In addition to Jelani Thurman’s two touchdowns, Jordan Shipp caught a touchdown in his fourth straight game and linebacker Peyton Seelmann recorded two sacks as the Tar Heels now sit one win shy of bowl eligibility. So even if felt like tough sledding to get there, Saturday’s win represented progress. (MSN.com)

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - UNC vs. UConn Postgame Breakdown, Wofford Basketball Recap

Britt Whitmire, Doc Kennedy, and R.L. Bynum discuss UNC Football's 38-21 victory over the UConn Huskies and Carolina Basketball's 109-70 win over the Wofford Terriers on the latest episode of the Tar Heel Tribune podcast. (View Video)

UNC Football report card vs. UConn: Tar Heels put together complete performance

Overall grade: A. The Tar Heels displayed a gritty, balanced performance at UConn, and only needs one more win to reach bowl eligibility. MVP: UNC linebacker Timir Hickman-Collins set the tone with a defensive touchdown that gave the Tar Heels a lead they wouldn't relinquish. In addition to the pick-six, Hickman-Collins forced a fumble and recovered it. (MSN.com)

Five takeaways from UNC Football's dominant road win vs. UConn

North Carolina's defense came under intense fire in consecutive weeks. Syracuse and Miami moved the football with ease, each surpassing 400 yards against the Tar Heels in front of their home crowd. UNC couldn't generate pressure consistent enough to impact games. UNC forced two UConn turnovers Saturday in East Hartford, both leading to scores. (USA Today)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Football One Win Away From Bowl Eligibility

North Carolina beats UConn 38-21 on the road Saturday, and Bill Belichick's Tar Heels are now just one win away from bowl eligibility. Join Isaac Schade for postgame reaction as UNC improves to 5-4 (2-3 ACC standings) with another encouraging performance. (View Video)

Timir Hickman-Collins’ Takeaways Spark UNC Football Past UConn

Coming off of last week’s season-best performance against Miami, UNC didn’t quite pick up where it left off Saturday against UConn. The Tar Heels came up empty their first two possessions, while Billy Edwards threw his first interception since Oct. 10. But when UNC did find its spark, it came from the defense, and an unlikely source: Timir Hickman-Collins. (Inside Carolina)

Box Score: North Carolina 38, UConn 21

View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels' 38-21 victory over the UConn Huskies on Saturday afternoon in East Hartford, Connecticut. (View Box Score)

Video: UNC Football Players Post-UConn Press Conferences

North Carolina tight end Jelani Thurman and linebacker Timir Hickman-Collins speak with reporters following the Tar Heels' 38-21 victory over the UConn Huskies on Saturday in East Hartford. (View Video)

Good, Bad, and Ugly Report: UNC vs. UConn

After not scoring 30 points against FBS competition in the first 19 games of the Bill Belichick era, UNC has scored 30 or more three straight weeks and the defense had three sacks and another tackle for loss to go with the three forced turnovers. Not a bad day at the office. With that in mind, here is the UConn edition of the Good, Bad, and Ugly Report. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Bill Belichick Post-UConn Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media following the Tar Heels' 38-21 victory over the UConn Huskies on Saturday afternoon in East Hartford, Connecticut. (View Video)

Video: UNC Defense, Jelani Thurman Shine in Tar Heels' 31-28 Win at UConn - Highlights

Jelani Thurman caught two touchdown passes from Billy Edwards Jr. as North Carolina dominated time of possession and won at UConn, 38-21, on Saturday at Rentschler Field. Check out the Highlights. (View Video)

Three Billy Edwards TD passes lift UNC to 38-21 win over UConn in Belichick’s return to New England

Billy Edwards threw for three touchdowns and North Carolina scored 21 points off three turnovers as the Tar Heels defeated UConn 38-21. It was coach Bill Belichick’s first game back coaching in New England since his tenure with the NFL’s Patriots ended. Timir Hickman-Collins returned an interception 70 yards for a touchdown and had a fumble recovery. (Associated Press)

Orioles' Vance Honeycutt hitting his stride in Fall League

Vance Honeycutt's improvements stem less from a change of scenery and more from adjustments he has made. This summer, his UNC coaches suggested he contact Gerardo Caceres, a Maryland-based hitting coach who had helped multiple Tar Heels. Honeycutt contacted "Coach G" and began working with him over the phone and in person on off days. (MLB.com)

Michael Malone says Tar Heels showed maturity in blowout of Wofford

“I thought tonight, something we talked about, just to keep playing the right way, keep building habits and play as close to 40 minutes as possible,” Michael Malone said. “I was proud of our guys. I kept reminding them, even as the lead was getting bigger. We’re building habits. This is going to help us down the road, and I thought the guys showed maturity.” (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Football Visits UConn Saturday In Non-Conference Matchup - Pregame Notes

UNC Football steps out of ACC play for the final time this season, as the Tar Heels travel to East Hartford, Connecticut, this weekend for a matchup with UConn. Kickoff from Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field is set for noon on CBS Sports. UConn and UNC are meeting for the first time since 2024 when the program's met in the Fenway Bowl. (GoHeels.com)

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