UNC ekes out 19-17 win on Minnesota’s missed FG as time expires; Tar Heels QB Johnson injured

Posted Aug 30, 2024
Noah Burnette made four field goals, three after quarterback Max Johnson was carted off with a knee injury, and hit the go-ahead 45-yarder with 1:44 left to lift UNC past Minnesota 19-17 on Thursday. Dragan Kesich, whose 30-yarder with 3:40 to go gave the Gophers the lead, missed a chance to win it as time expired when his 47-yard try went wide right. (Associated Press)

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