Return of the Mack: Tar Heels defeat S. Carolina 24-20 Posted Aug 31, 2019 True freshman quarterback Sam Howell threw for 245 yards and two touchdowns, Myles Wolfolk had two late fourth quarter interceptions and North Carolina battled back to beat South Carolina 24-20 on Saturday in Mack Brown’s return to the sideline following a five-year hiatus. Brown was holding back tears as he was interviewed leaving the field. (Associated Press)