UNC Football Retains the Victory Bell After Emotional Double Overtime Victory Against Duke, 47-45
This article was written for WIZS. The Victory Bell remains in Chapel Hill after an emotional battle between the North Carolina Tar Heels and long-time rival Duke Blue Devils called for double overtime. UNC quarterback Drake Maye completed 28 passes for 342 yards and one touchdown. Maye also ran 12 times for 22 yards, including…
UNC Football Demolished Campbell in Bounce-Back Win
This article was written for WIZS. After disappointing back-to-back losses, the North Carolina Tar Heels found their footing, scoring 52 unanswered points against the visiting Campbell Fighting Camels. “Our guys did what you’re supposed to do,” said UNC head coach Mack Brown. “They took the team that they were better than and dominated them.” Sophomore…
Duke Football Completes Game-Winning Field Goal to Secure Bowl Eligibility
After a demoralizing loss in Louisville last week, the Duke Blue Devils demonstrated resilience and grit to defeat in-state rival Wake Forest in crunch time, 24-21. Duke relied on kicker Todd Pelino to complete a game-winning 26-yard field goal. With the win, Duke bounced back from a two-game losing streak and became bowl eligible. “These…
Virginia Completes Comeback to Defeat UNC, 31-27
This article was written for WIZS. The Virginia Cavaliers bounced back after trailing by 10 points at the top of the third quarter to hand the Tar Heels its first loss. With the win, the Cavaliers beat a top-10 opponent on the road for the first time in program history. The Cavaliers took an early…
UNC Football Rallied in the Second Half to Defeat Miami, 41-31
This article was written for WIZS. Despite a slow start, the North Carolina Tar Heels’ dynamic offensive unit rallied in the second half to defeat the Miami Hurricanes. With a win against the Hurricanes, the Tar Heels are 6-0 for the first time since 1997 and remain undefeated in the Atlantic Coast Conference. “Tonight was…
UNC Football Outplayed Syracuse to Remain Undefeated
This article was written for WIZS Radio. An impressive display of consistent explosive runs on offense and strong tackles on defense from the North Carolina Tar Heels (UNC) paved the way for an impressive 40-7 win over Syracuse. On offense, UNC quarterback Drake Maye completed 33 passes for 442 yards. He connected with 11 receivers,…
UNC Prevails in Overtime to Defeat App State
This article was written for WIZS Radio. The North Carolina Tar Heels (UNC) fought hard to defeat in-state rival Appalachian State, 40-34. UNC’s first offensive series stalled out at the App State 13-yard line. In an attempt to build momentum and quickly move the chains, UNC running back Omarion Hampton charged forward but was pushed…
Maye and McCollum Shine in UNC’s First-Ever Matchup Against Minnesota
This article was written for WIZS Radio. In a first-ever matchup against the Minnesota Gophers, the North Carolina Tar Heels (UNC) heavily relied on a passing-dominant offensive strategy to move the ball downfield. UNC’s success through the air paved the way for a 31-13 victory. Wide receiver Nate McCollum, a transfer from Georgia Tech, shined…
Duke Forces Eight Turnovers to Beat Miami on the Road
This article was written for WIZS Radio. Duke’s dominant defensive unit prevailed during Saturday’s game in Florida, forcing a record eight turnovers, including five fumbles, to beat Miami 45- 21. The unit, led by defensive back Brandon Johnson, accumulated six sacks, seven TFLs, and deflected four passes. Duke converted the turnovers into 24 points. “We…
UNC Executes Fourth-Quarter Comeback to Defeat Duke 38-35
This article was written for WIZS Radio. Tens of thousands of energized football fans in the vicinity of The Triangle gathered at Wallace Wade Stadium on Oct. 15 to witness the annual Duke-UNC clash. While the game remained close for much of the game, and both teams exchanged the lead multiple times, the resiliency displayed…
Duke Blue Devils Outpace Sluggish Virginia Cavaliers to Win 38-17
This article was written for WIZS Radio. Duke’s potent offense, once again, got off to a hot start, scoring multiple touchdowns in the first half. An impressive display of offensive efficiency and strong tackling on defense helped Duke end a 13-game Atlantic Coasting Conference losing streak. Duke earned its first win against the visiting Virginia…
Recap: Duke Blue Devils Annihilate Aggies to Extend Win Streak
This article was written for WIZS Radio. Building on two high-scoring wins, the Duke Blue Devils amplified their momentum during Saturday’s exciting victory against North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State’s Aggies. There was no shortage of fans cheering on the Blue Devils during their second home game of the season. For the first time since…
New Beginnings Signal Bright Future for Duke University’s Football Program
This article was written for WIZS Radio. A fresh start for Duke’s football program hints at a brighter future for the coaching staff, players, and fans. For the first time in nearly 33 years, Duke shutout a Football Bowl Subdivision team. Duke’s offense, under the control of Mike Elko, the team’s new head coach, rallied…
Carolina Panthers: Three Players to Watch vs Cowboys
Sunday’s matchup against the Dallas Cowboys is the first time the Carolina Panthers open up their season at home since 2013, a home game that resulted in a 7-12 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Cam Newton will start his eighth season in the NFL with the best group of offensive weapons in his professional career…
Panthers’ Christian McCaffrey on Pace to Break NFL Single-Season Reception Record
Three weeks into the regular season and second-year running back Christian McCaffrey is already on pace to put up big numbers this year. If McCaffrey can stay healthy and continue receiving the same amount of targets (or more) each game, he will double his rookie season reception count by the end of the regular season.…
Four Free Agent Safeties the Carolina Panthers Could Pursue
The injury bug has struck again, and this time, it has attacked the secondary unit of the Carolina Panthers. Yesterday the Panthers placed veteran safety Da’Norris Searcy on injured reserve following a second concussion suffered in a time span of 30 days. His first concussion of the year happened during Carolina’s second preseason game against…
Winners and losers for the Panthers’ Week 12 loss
Despite a solid performance from Cam Newton, a series of missed opportunities prevented the Panthers from getting the job done today. Here are your winners and losers from Week 12. Winners QB Cam Newton Newton was almost flawless in today’s game. He did an excellent job of moving his offense down the field efficiently. Newton…
Winners and losers from Panthers’ Week 13 loss to Buccaneers
The Carolina Panthers could not get the job done today in a must-win game. A series of bad calls, a rough day for Cam Newton and a significant injury to tight end Greg Olsen resulted in a 24-17 loss to the Buccaneers. Here are your winners and losers for Week 13. Winners RB Christian McCaffrey…
Winners and losers from the Panthers’ Week 14 loss vs. Browns
The Panthers failed to pull out a win again despite receiving several opportunities to score. Their five straight losses can all be attributed to inexcusable penalties, lack of defensive discipline, an inability to finish off drives, and mediocre pass protection. Here are your Week 14 winners and losers. Winners LB Luke Kuechly Kuechly continues to…
Winners and losers from Panthers’ Week 16 loss to Falcons
The Panthers lost to the Falcons 24-10 on Sunday. Here are our winners and losers for Week 16. Winners TE Ian Thomas Thomas showed flashes of serious talent throughout different parts of today’s matchup against Atlanta. His smooth route running and ability to quickly create separation from defenders made him a reliable offensive target across…
Winners and losers from the Panthers’ 33-14 victory vs. Saints
A remarkable performance led by Panthers QB and first-time starter Kyle Allen stunned the Saints backups today. Here are your winners and losers from Carolina’s 33-14 win. Allen looked confident and poised in the pocket during his season debut. He made a few mental mistakes characteristic of someone starting their first NFL game but demonstrated…
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