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Jacolby Criswell's Comfort on the Sideline and Football Field Key to His Growth

As each week passes, UNC quarterback Jacolby Criswell gets increasingly comfortable with playing the most important position on the football field. An area that fans and media might not see is how Criswell communicates with coaches on the sidelines in between possessions. It has gone from jumbled uncertainty to a degree to fluid and productive. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Extra Points: Boys Of Fall

On a sun-splashed afternoon in Charlottesville, all the frustrations of the 2024 season were turned on their head. The Tar Heels jumped in front, applied the gas at the end of the first half, and rolled to a 41-14 victory, providing a 180-degree mindset flop as the Tar Heels visit Florida State this week. The defense nailed the Virginia quarterback for 10 sacks. (GoHeels.com)

One Player Can Change UNC Football’s Entire Defense

In UNC Football's two most dominating defensive performances of the season, Kaimon Rucker was among those leading the way. In the Tar Heels’ three most embarrassing defensive collapses of the season, Rucker either barely played or didn’t play at all. Can a single starter really make that much of a difference? The answer: clearly, in this case, yes. (Chapelboro.com)

Tar Heels Aren't Taking Seminoles and Their Football Brand Lightly

There could be countless reasons for UNC to overlook the reeling Florida State football program, but its past resume speaks for itself. "It’s Florida State at the end of the day," said UNC defensive back Alijah Huzzie. "You can’t look at their record, you can’t look at the losses they’ve taken cause they got probably some of the best athletes in college football." (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Kaimon Rucker to Donate $10,000 to Helene Relief Efforts

Tar Heel defender Kaimon Rucker has long believed in helping people however he can, and with his $10,000 donation to the MANNA FoodBank in Asheville, N.C., he is helping victims of Hurricane Helene in a big way. "For me, it was heartbreaking," Rucker said. "Why not use my platform from the NIL I earn here to give back to the people who need it?" (Carolina NIL)

Quiet Hampton And His Heavy Workload May Eventually Spark A Speech

As loud as Omarion Hampton is when his pads pop defenders on the football field, he’s quiet off of it. Very little can get UNC’s All-America running back to talk. Not even passing the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the second straight season, like he did against Virginia on Saturday. Don’t expect Hampton to pound his chest and boast about the accomplishment. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

UNC Football vs. Florida State: X-Factor

Can UNC take advantage of a Florida State team that is likely checked out after facing their biggest rival last week and facing a big national game next week, as their fan base is ready to move on to 2025? That may be the hidden key to the Tar Heels giving the one thing Mack Brown hasn’t gotten in his illustrious football career — a win over the Seminoles. (Tar Heel Blog)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Football Looks To Fight Complacency; Basketball Preview

UNC Football is coming off its best performance of the season at Virginia and has one thing in mind heading to Tallahassee - do it again. The Inside Carolina crew dissects the challenges UNC has had repeating strong performances. Following football discussion, they share their thoughts on UNC's basketball prospects. (View Video)

Alizah Huzzie Says Laughs and a Lesson From Friday Video Helped Tar Heels

Last Friday was about fun, laughter, and reminding UNC’s defensive players what it was like to play freely on the football field. The day before the Tar Heels faced Virginia in Charlottesville. The coaching staff put together clips of each player’s high school days, added music to it, and then showed the team Friday evening. It was apparently must-see TV. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Tar Heel Offense Gaining Comfort Under Center

North Carolina's offense lined up quarterback Jacolby Criswell under center several times in the Tar Heels' 41-14 win over Virginia in Charlottesville, and two of those plays resulted in touchdowns. The increase in going under center and the newfound confidence UNC has shown with the formation was a talking point on Mack Brown's weekly radio show. (Inside Carolina)

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