North Carolina Tar Heels

North Carolina Tar Heels

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North Carolina Tar Heels

8-4 (4-4), 4th Atlantic Coast - Coastal

 Last Game
Nov 28, 2009 at North Carolina State, L 27-28 
 
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NC State beats No. 23 North Carolina (again) 28-27

NC State beats No. 23 North Carolina (again) 28-27
AARON BEARD, Nov 28, 2009
Even in a season gone awry, Russell Wilson and North Carolina State still know how to beat North Carolina. Wilson threw four touchdown passes and Alan-Michael Cash blocked a field goal attempt with about 5 minutes left to help the Wolfpack rally past the 23rd-ranked Tar Heels 28-27 on Saturday, ending a bowl-less season in the jubilant style that only a win against a nationally ranked rival can... ...More
 •  Wolfpack's happy ending hits sour note for Tar Heels Nov 29 (Burlington Times-News)*
 •  Pack finds motivation Nov 28 (The News & Observer)*
 •  Heels search for positives Nov 28 (The News & Observer)*
 •  NC State beats No. 23 North Carolina, 28-27 Nov 28 (Rocky Mount Telegram)*
 • Defense still the key for No. 23 Tar Heels - Nov 24 (AP)
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North Carolina Team Report

North Carolina Team Report Nov 25, 2009

   After coming up with only eight interceptions and recovering only six fumbles for more than half the season, North Carolina has gone on a turnover tear in its four-game winning streak.

   The Tar Heels have intercepted 11 passes and recovered three fumbles in that span, matching their turnover total for their first seven games. They are now tied for ninth in the country in turnovers gained among the 120 FBS members, just ahead of Clemson in ACC play heading into the season finale at North Carolina State.

   Asked for a reason behind the surge, coach Butch Davis basically was at a loss.

   "I wish I knew the answer," he said. "I know that we practice creating turnovers in practice every single day. ...More
 
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 Scores & Schedule - All postseason broadcasts are subject to availability
 Date Opponent Time/Result Audio/Video
 Sat, Sep 5 Citadel W 40-6 --
 Sat, Sep 12 at Connecticut W 12-10 --
 Sat, Sep 19 East Carolina W 31-17 --
 Sat, Sep 26 at Georgia Tech L 7-24 --
 Sat, Oct 3 Virginia L 3-16 --
 Sat, Oct 10 Georgia Southern W 42-12 --
 Thu, Oct 22 Florida State L 27-30 --
 Thu, Oct 29 at (14) Virginia Tech W 20-17 --
 Sat, Nov 7 Duke W 19-6 --
 Sat, Nov 14 (12) Miami (FL) W 33-24 --
 Sat, Nov 21 at Boston College W 31-13 --
 Sat, Nov 28 at North Carolina State L 27-28 --
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North Carolina's Jheranie Boyd (87) brings down a touchdown pass as North Carolina State's Brandan Bishop defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009.
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North Carolina's Ryan Houston (32) runs the ball as North Carolina State's Dwayne Maddox (41) and Willie Young (97) defend during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009.
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North Carolina's Johnny White (34) fumbles the ball as North Carolina State's Jarvis Byrd defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009.
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North Carolina's  Greg Little (8) brings down a pass as North Carolina State's C.J. Wilson (20) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009.
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 Team Stats
  TDs Yds PassYds RushYds
 Offense26 311.4 174.3 137.2
 Defense21 267.8 174.9 92.8