Mack Hollins’ touchdown reception, British Brooks’ impressive hit and Mike Hughes’ big day highlighted Week 1 of the NFL season for Carolina alums. Inactive for Week 1 were Indianapolis wide receiver Josh Downs (still recovering from a high ankle sprain), Houston strong safety M.J. Stewart (knee injury) and Baltimore rookie wide receiver Tez Walker. (Tar Heel Tribune)
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Video: Working Around UNC Football's Limitations
Former North Carolina football letterman Taylor Vippolis from Inside Carolina analyzes how the Tar Heels' offense is limited and how UNC can work around those.