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UNC students watch the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. UNC beat Miami 28-25.

Buzz surrounding UNC football leads to student ticket fiasco

Attending UNC football games is as popular among students as it’s ever been in recent memory. With head coach Mack Brown’s return, there’s an excitement around the program that hasn’t been there since at least 2015. But a new student ticket policy, along with increased demand, has made it difficult for many students to get tickets.

Students must now claim their tickets through an online portal 10 days before game day. Claim periods for the first three home games have passed, and some have expressed their frustration with the system — especially with all tickets being claimed in 30 minutes or less for the App State and Clemson games.

UNC-CH junior running back Michael Carter (#8) running the football in the loss against Wake Forest.

A look at Appalachian State, UNC football's fourth foe of the year

UNC-CH first-year quarterback Sam Howell (#7) winds up a throw to one of his teammates as the Wake Forest defense closes in.

Sam Howell aims to become a vocal leader moving forward for UNC football

Carolina line backer Cole Holcomb (36) celebrates after a play

Tar Heels in the Pros: Cole Holcomb stands out in first two games

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Mack Brown walks onto the field of the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, August 31, 2019. UNC beat South Carolina 24-20.

Mack Brown faces familiar foe in Appalachian State this weekend

By Matt Chilson

The North Carolina football team has only played App State one time in program history. However, head coach Mack Brown is very familiar with the Mountaineers.

UNC-Chapel Hill freshman quarterback, Sam Howell (7), runs the football as he's chased by the Wake Forest defenders in the loss against Wake Forest.  UNC-CH lost 18-24 on Friday, September 13, 2019.

Areas of improvement for UNC football after loss to Wake Forest

By Ryan Wilcox

The Wake Forest loss was a sobering wake-up call. Here's what Mack Brown's team will have to work on this Saturday against Appalachian State.

Column: The odd traditions of the Nacirema: football

By Kyende Kinoti

"The Naciremanian tradition of football is long-standing and important to the various tribes. In many senses, this ceremony forms the foundation of their communities' public social exchanges."

Expecting an easy win, UNC learns valuable lesson against Demon Deacons

By Parth Upadhyaya

The North Carolina football team came into its game against Wake Forest with confidence. It left with a 24-18 loss, and a valuable lesson learned.

UNC-CH first-year quarterback Sam Howell (#7) runs the football while his teammates block the Wake Forest defense behind them.

Tar Heels' fourth quarter rally falls short in loss to Wake Forest

By Madeline Coleman

"‘If a team plays that hard in the second half, you don’t really lose. You run out of time,'" Mack Brown recalled a coach once telling him. “That’s something we can build on."

UNC suffers first loss of season, 24-18, to Wake Forest

By Madeline Coleman

The Tar Heels fell to Wake Forest on Friday night, ending head coach Mack Brown’s 16-game win streak against in-state rivals.

Javonte Williams celebrates a first-quarter touchdown during last Saturday’s game versus Miami. The Tar Heels won, 28-25.

Javonte Williams a fitting contributor for 'underdog' UNC this season

By Parth Upadhyaya

Javonte Williams is used to being underestimated. It makes sense that he should be one of the biggest reasons for the Tar Heels' 2-0 start.

Column: Welp: Sam Howell, chancellor?

By Rachel Joyner

"I’m no expert when it comes to administrators of institutions of higher education, but what’s not to like about Chancellor Sam True First-Year Quarterback Howell?"

UNC quarterback Sam Howell, number 7, runs with the ball on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. UNC beat Miami 28-25.

Preview: UNC football looks to win QB battle against Wake Forest

By Madeline Coleman

The Tar Heel football team is looking to take advantage of a lackluster Wake Forest defense in this Friday's matchup.

North Carolina linebacker Chazz Surratt, right, and his brother Sage played three years of high school football together at East Lincoln in Denver, N.C. Chazz was the Mustangs' quarterback, and Sage was their top receiver. Photo courtesy of Brandi Surratt.

The Surratt Bowl: Wake Forest game will pit UNC's Chazz against younger brother, Sage

By Chapel Fowler

Step aside, Manning Bowl. On Friday, UNC linebacker Chazz Surratt will meet his younger brother, Sage, a Wake Forest wide receiver, for the first time on a college football field. “I'm going to try to lay him out,” Chazz said with a smile this week.

UNC linebacker Chazz Surratt, number 21, is pulled by Miami players on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. UNC beat Miami 28-25.

The best and worst case scenarios for the rest of UNC football's season

By Matt Chilson

After two comeback wins against formidable opponents, we took a look at how far the Tar Heels can ride the high they're on right now.

UNC football coach Mack Brown talks to wide receiver Antoine Green(3) on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. UNC beat Miami 28-25.

Against Wake Forest, UNC football will have to find a way to replace Rene, Polino

By Brian Keyes

The North Carolina football team's coaches addressed the media on Monday after UNC's win over Miami. They detailed what they expected from Wake Forest, and how the team is dealing with injuries to key players.

Defensive back D.J. Ford (16) and linebacker Jeremiah Gemmel (44) await on the side of a play at the UNC vs. Miami game on Sept. 7, 2019. UNC beat Miami, 28-25.

After being judged for two years, the UNC defense proved it had enough against Miami

By Brian Keyes

The defense isn't perfect, not nearly. But so far, the Tar Heels have rallied, when last year they would have wilted.

True first-year quarterback Sam Howell (7) scrambles against Miami on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kenan Stadium. The Tar Heels beat the Hurricanes, 28-25, in their home opener.

'We're starting to turn some heads': In UNC's win, it's Sam Howell. Again.

By Chapel Fowler

In a 28-25 win over Miami, UNC started out hot, flirted with disaster, eventually lost its lead and, for the second week in a row, exorcised the fourth-quarter demons that have haunted it for the last two seasons behind a true first-year quarterback who looks like anything but.