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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.
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Sat Nov 7, 2026
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. (
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Sat Nov 7, 2026
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.
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Sat Nov 7, 2026
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.
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Sat Nov 7, 2026
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.
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Sat Nov 7, 2026
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)