Tez Walker and Nate McCollum, who were brought in through the transfer portal to make up for the losses of Josh Downs and Antoine Green, have proven themselves on the college level and looked worthy of starting roles in the spring. Walker, who was voted to the preseason All-ACC team, played his way into the No. 1 receiver role at Kent State. (Inside Carolina)
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College football season arrived for UNC on Wednesday as the Tar Heels took the fields at Bill Koman Practice Complex for their first official practice.