North Carolina’s Kobe Paysour (8) celebrates the Tar Heels’ 40-34 overtime victory against Appalachian State with teammates on Saturday September 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Robert Willett
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The North Carolina Tar Heels host Appalachian State on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
The Tar Heels hung on to defeat the Mountaineers 40-34 in two overtimes in a game where Carolina struggled on defense.
The Tar Heels missed a field goal as time expired in regulation, but Omarion Hampton rumbled for a touchdown in each of the two overtimes Saturday to hold off Appalachian State, 40-34, in the second consecutive thriller between the teams in the past two seasons.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) reacts after scoring the game winning touchdown on a 13-yard run in over time to give the Tar Heels’ a 40-34 lead over Appalachian State on Saturday September 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Alijah Huzzie (28) defends Appalachian State’s Dashawn Davis (6) as he reaches for a pass from quarterback quarterback Joey Aguilar (4) on the final play in overtime on Saturday September 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. The pass was incomplete, securing the Tar Heels’ 40-34 overtime victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Alijah Huzzie (28) defends Appalachian State’s Dashawn Davis (6) as he reaches for a pass from quarterback quarterback Joey Aguilar (4) on the final play in overtime on Saturday September 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. The pass was incomplete, securing the Tar Heels’ 40-34 overtime victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Don Chapman (2) celebrates with teammate Tyler Thompson (40) with after intercepting a pass by Appalachian State quarterback Joey Aguilar (4) in the third quarter on Saturday September 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Don Chapman (2) celebrates with teammate Tyler Thompson (40) with after intercepting a pass by Appalachian State quarterback Joey Aguilar (4) in the third quarter on Saturday September 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Appalachian State’s Thomas Davis (15) works to stop North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) after a 12-yard gain in the final minute of play on Saturday September 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) rushes for six-yards and a first down in the final minute of play against Appalachian State on Saturday September 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) reacts after rushing for six-yards and a first down in the final minute of play against Appalachian State on Saturday September 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) reacts after scoring a touchdown on a 17-yard carry in overtime to tie Appalachian State 34-34 on Saturday September 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) reacts after failing to score on a two-point conversion following a touchdown to give the Tar Heels’ a 40-34 lead over Appalachian State on Saturday September 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Appalachian State’s Michael Hughes (99) boots an extra point attempt to tie North Carolina 27-27, with 1:22 to play in the game on Saturday September 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown applauds after scoring in overtime against Appalachian State on Saturday September 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Appalachian State running back Nate Noel (5) scores a touchdown on a 7-yard carry against North Carolina’s Giovanni Biggers (27) to take a 33-27 lead over North Carolina in overtime on Saturday September 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Appalachian State running back Nate Noel (5) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown on a 7-yard carry to take a 33-27 lead over North Carolina in overtime on Saturday September 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina kicker Ryan Coe attempts a 39-yard field goal on the final play of the fourth quarter against Appalachian State on Saturday September 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Coe missed the kick forcing overtime. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) hurdles over Appalachian State’s Jordan Favors (11) after a 31-yard gain in the second quarter on Saturday September 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Hood (4) rushes for 13 yards before being stopped by Appalachian’s Thomas Davis (15) in the second quarter on Saturday September 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) hurdles over Appalachian State’s Jordan Favors (11) after a 31-yard gain in the second quarter on Saturday September 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Power Echols (23) stops Appalachian State quarterback Joey Aguilar (4) after a seven-yard gain in the second quarter on Saturday September 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina running back Caleb Hood (4) breaks open for a 13-yard gain in the second quarter against Appalachian State on Saturday September 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina offensive lineman Zach Rice (55) hoists running back Omarion Hampton (28) after a 68-yard romp for a touchdown to give the Tar Heels a 7-3 lead in the second quarter on Saturday September 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Appalachian State’s Eli Wilson (87) scores on a 5-yard pass from quarterback Joey Aguilar in the second quarter on Saturday September 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Appalachian State coach Shawn Clark reacts after a defensive stop in the first quarter against North Carolina on Saturday September 9, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
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