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PHOTOS: UNC outlasts App State, 63-61
Appalachian State running back Nate Noel dives into the end zone ahead of UNC's Giovanni Biggers in the first quarter, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
UNC wide receiver Kobe Paysour flips over backwards after catching a touchdown reception in the first half, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State wide receiver Christian Wells catches a touchdown reception under pressure from UNC's Storm Duck in the first quarter, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
UNC's Noah Taylor stops Appalachian State quarterback Chase Brice as he looks for the end zone on a two-point conversion with :09 remaining in the game in the Tar Heels 63-61 win, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State quarterback Chase Brice fumbles the ball as he is stopped by UNC’s Noah Taylor, left, and Kaimon Rucker on an attempted two-point conversion with :09 remaining in the game in the Tar Heels’ 63-61 win Saturday at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone.
North Carolina 63-61 victory against Appalachian State and N.C. State’s 21-20 win against East Carolina both came down to the final play, pretty much: a missed field goal in Greenville; a failed two-point conversion attempt in Boone.
UNC's Cedreic Gray intercepts Appalachian State's Chase Brice in the third quarter of the Tar Heels 63-61 win, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal)
Appalachian State running back Camerun Peoples breaks a tackle on a 38-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against UNC, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State running back scores on a 38-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against UNC, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State wide receiver Kaedin Robinson catches a touchdown pass under pressure from UNC’s Giovanni Biggers in the closing seconds of the game Saturday at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State head coach Shawn Clark and quarterback Chase Brice encourage the team after a touchdown in the fourth quarter of their game against UNC, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State tight end Henry Pearson is taken out by UNC's Cam'Ron Kelly (9) and DeAndre Boykins (16) after a reception in the fourth quarter, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State wide receiver Kaedin Robinson can't come down with the reception under pressure from UNC's Storm Duck in the fourth quarter, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
UNC running back D.J. Jones scores on a 42-yard pass and run from Drake Maye in the fourth quarter Saturday at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
UNC head coach Mack Brown encourages his team in the Tar Heels 63-61 win over Appalachian State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State quarterback Chase Brice stiff arms UNC defensive lineman Myles Murphy on a quarterback keeper in the fourth quarter of Tar Heels 63-61 win, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State wide receiver Christian Horn catches a 46-yard touchdown reception under pressure from UNC’s Storm Duck in the fourth quarter on Saturday in Boone.
Appalachian State wide receiver Dashaun Davis reacts after stumbling and missing a catch on a two-point conversion with :31 remaining in the game.
Appalachian State head coach Shawn Clark and UNC head coach Mack Brown meet at mid field after the Tar Heels’ 63-61 win Saturday at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State quarterback Chase Brice completes a pass to Dashaun Davis in the fourth quarter against UNC, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
UNC fans celebrate after a third quarter touchdown in the Tar Heels 63-61 win over Appalachian State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State linebacker Tyler Bird (left) celebrates with Steven Jones Jr. after recovering a Drake Maye fumble in their game against UNC, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State linebacker Tyler Bird celebrates after recovering a Drake Maye fumble in their game against UNC, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
UNC's Bryson Nesbit dives over Appalachian State's Dexter Lawson Jr. to score after recovering on an on-side kick by Appalachian State in the Tar Heels 63-61 win, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State Milan Tucker is caught from behind by UNC's Ranieria Dillworth on a 47-yard kickoff return the fourth quarter, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Mack Brown coached Drake Maye for three seasons at North Carolina.
UNC wide receiver tight end Bryson Nesbit catches a touchdown in the first half of the Tar Heels 63-61 win, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State quarterback Chase Brice drops back to throw in the first half of the Mountaineers' game against UNC, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State set an attendance record of 40,168 for their game against UNC, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State's Chase Brice is up ended by UNC's Cam'Ron Kelly on a quarterback keeper in the fourth quarter against UNC, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State head coach Shawn Clark pleads his case with an official in the Mountaineers game against UNC, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State wide receiver Dashaun Davis is forced out of bounds by UNC defensive back Tony Grimes after a first half reception in the Tar Heels 63-61 win, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State running back Camerun Peoples is stopped by a group of UNC defenders in the first half of the Tar Heels 63-61 win, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
UNC wide receivers Kobe Paysour (left) and J.J. Jones celebrate Paysour's first half touchdown in the Tar Heels 63-61 win, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
An Appalachian State marching band member cheers on the Mountaineers before the game against UNC, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
UNC sophomore Jessica Eubank cheers on the Mountaineers before the game against UNC, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State fashion during the game against UNC, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State students celebrate a Mountaineer touchdown in the game against UNC, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
An Appalachian State fan is ready for the Mountaineers game against UNC, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
The Appalachian State marching band makes its way to the stadium for the game with UNC, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State set an attendance record of 40,168 for their game against UNC, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
The Appalachian State marching band makes its way to the stadium for the game with UNC, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Tailgating along Rivers Street before the Appalachian State game with UNC, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Appalachian State cheerleaders celebrate a Mountaineer touchdown in the game against UNC, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
