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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)

Pop Warner Days Helped Amare Campbell Spring Jahvaree Ritzie For TD

Good thing for Jahvaree Ritzie that Amare Campbell channeled his Pop Warner football days Saturday in North Carolina’s win at Virginia. In the third quarter of UNC’s 41-14 victory, Ritzie intercepted a UVa. pass. A Cavalier lineman was about to tackle Ritzie when Campbell threw a textbook block, clearing the way for Ritzie's 84-yard touchdown return. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Kaimon Rucker Named Chuck Bednarik Award Player Of The Week

Following his performance in North Carolina's win over Virginia this weekend, senior defensive end Kaimon Rucker has been named the Bednarik Player of the Week for his outstanding defensive play. Rucker's relentless energy and playmaking ability helped anchor the Tar Heels' defense in the 41-14 victory over the Cavaliers on Saturday in Charlottesville. (GoHeels.com)

Chansky’s Notebook: Mind-Boggling

For those who have given up on the Tar Heels' football season, Saturday is a very consequential game. Who expected North Carolina to be 4-4 after 8 games this season and then go to Florida State as a favorite to beat the defending ACC champion in Tallahassee? The Seminoles are a mind-boggling 1-7 and 16th in the ACC football standings. (Chapelboro.com)

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