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James Madison hangs 70 points on Tar Heels

Defense takes a massive step backwards in Tar Heels' blowout loss to James Madison

I finally thought that after hiring defensive coordinator Geoff Collins in the offseason, the UNC football team finally fixed its long-standing defensive issues. Those issues largely looked long-gone in the Tar Heels' first three games,

Raleigh News & Observer · 1d

“Embarrassing. Shocking”: North Carolina football stunned after JMU routs Tar Heels, 70-50

James Madison tied the all-time record for most points scored against North Carolina’s football team. The Dukes scored 53 in the first half on the way to a stunningly lopsided win

FanSided · 1d

North Carolina fans in shambles with Tar Heels getting embarrassed by James Madison

All 3-0 records should be viewed differently. While the North Carolina Tar Heels did have a perfect record through their first three games, the bottom fell out

UNC, Mack Brown

on3 · 6h

Paul Finebaum reacts to UNC loss to JMU, reports of Mack Brown saying he would walk away

It was a long Saturday for North Carolina and head coach Mack Brown, as the Tar Heels gave up 70 points in a loss to James Madison. Then, after the game finished, it was reported that Brown told the Tar Heels team that he would leave if things weren’t getting straightened out.

cbs17.com · 22h

‘Embarrassing day, shocking day’: UNC coach Brown says after Tar Heels give up 70 points in historic loss

After a career-long 50-yard field goal by Noe Ruelas, cornerback Terrence Spence made his seventh career punt block, which was recovered by Jayden Mines for a 14-yard touchdown. Spence also had two first-half interceptions, returning the second 33 yards for a touchdown that put JMU ahead 53-21 at halftime.

Bleacher Report · 23h

UNC's Mack Brown Says He's 'Not Resigning' After 'Embarrassing' JMU Loss amid Rumors

UNC head coach Mack Brown says it was "embarrassing" to see his Power Four team lose 70-50 to visiting JMU on Saturday. "Embarrassing day. Shocking day.

Early 2026 UNC Basketball Target May End Up Reclassifying

Compass Prep (Ariz.) forward Miikka Muurinen is one of six 2026 prospects who have already landed offers from UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis and his staff. But the 6-foot-10, 195-pound stretch ...

USA TODAY College Sports Wire on MSN1d

UNC football Class of 2027 RB recruit praises Tar Heels during recent visit

After largely struggling offensively for the first three quarters of last weekend's game against NC Central, the North ...

The Fayetteville Observer19d

UNC basketball roster breakdown: Tar Heels’ lineup, newcomers for 2024-25 season

UNC basketball updated its roster for the 2024-25 season, officially signaling the start of a new year for the Tar Heels. Coming off an ACC regular-season championship and an appearance in the ...

USA Today26d

UNC basketball’s Zayden High will not play for Tar Heels in 2024-25 season

Classes for the fall semester started Aug. 19. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 4.5 minutes in 23 games as a freshman at UNC. High played a season-high 12 minutes in the Tar Heels’ win against ...

UNC Basketball Recruiting: AJ Dybantsa Shares Visit Hype Video

Utah Prep senior forward AJ Dybantsa, No. 1 overall on the 247Sports 2025 Composite, has now completed his weekend official visit with the Tar Heels. There's no telling whether he'll be back in town ...