UNC football has never played Charlotte, but the Tar Heels are 0-1 against Charlotte YMCA, losing 8-0 in 1896. The Tar Heels play the Charlotte 49ers for the first time on Saturday. Prediction: UNC 40, Charlotte 3. Conner Harrell will account for multiple TDs and the Tar Heel defense will continue to gain confidence against an overmatched opponent. (Fayetteville Observer)
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