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Photos: UNC battles NC State in ACC football action

By Scott Sharpe
North Carolina’s Dazz Newsome (5) celebrates in front of N.C. State’s Tyler Baker-Williams (13) after a nine-yard gain in the third quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Dazz Newsome (5) celebrates in front of N.C. State’s Tyler Baker-Williams (13) after a nine-yard gain in the third quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown talks with N.C. State coach Dave Doeren prior to their game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown talks with N.C. State coach Dave Doeren prior to their game at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Ladaeson Hollins (15) stops N.C. State’s Ricky Person Jr. (8) in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Ladaeson Hollins (15) stops N.C. State’s Ricky Person Jr. (8) in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Michael Carter (8) scores on a 16 yard rush in the first quarter ahead of N.C. State’s Jakeen Harris (6) to give the Tar Heels’ a 7-0 lead at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Michael Carter (8) scores on a 16 yard rush in the first quarter ahead of N.C. State’s Jakeen Harris (6) to give the Tar Heels’ a 7-0 lead at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State running back Zonovan ‘Bam’ Knight (7) runs during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
N.C. State running back Zonovan ‘Bam’ Knight (7) runs during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Ben Finley (10) prepares to throw during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
N.C. State quarterback Ben Finley (10) prepares to throw during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Ben Finley (10) runs for the first down during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
N.C. State quarterback Ben Finley (10) runs for the first down during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina defensive back Don Chapman (2) comes in to intercept the ball intended for N.C. State tight end Dylan Parham (28) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
North Carolina defensive back Don Chapman (2) comes in to intercept the ball intended for N.C. State tight end Dylan Parham (28) during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Javonte Williams (25) rushes for a first down in the second quarter against N.C. State at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Javonte Williams (25) rushes for a first down in the second quarter against N.C. State at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Tomari Fox (56) stops N.C. State’s Zonovan Knight (7) for a los in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Tomari Fox (56) stops N.C. State’s Zonovan Knight (7) for a los in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Emeka Emezie (86) beats to North Carolina defensive back Kyler McMichael (1) to score on a 42-yard touchdown during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
N.C. State wide receiver Emeka Emezie (86) beats to North Carolina defensive back Kyler McMichael (1) to score on a 42-yard touchdown during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Emeka Emezie (86) reacts after scoring on a 42-yard touchdown reception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
N.C. State wide receiver Emeka Emezie (86) reacts after scoring on a 42-yard touchdown reception during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) passes over N.C. State’s Daniel Joseph (99) in the second quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) passes over N.C. State’s Daniel Joseph (99) in the second quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina offensive coordinator Phil Longo directs his players in the second quarter against N.C. State at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina offensive coordinator Phil Longo directs his players in the second quarter against N.C. State at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Jakeen Harris (6) tries to stop North Carolina’s Michael Carter (8) after a 12-yard gain in the third quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. State’s Jakeen Harris (6) tries to stop North Carolina’s Michael Carter (8) after a 12-yard gain in the third quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Dyami Brown (2) pulls in a 21-yard pass from quarterback Sam Howell ahead of N.C. State’s Malik Dunlap (24) to set up a touchdown in the third quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Dyami Brown (2) pulls in a 21-yard pass from quarterback Sam Howell ahead of N.C. State’s Malik Dunlap (24) to set up a touchdown in the third quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Jakeen Harris (6) tries to stop North Carolina’s Michael Carter (8) after a 12-yard gain in the third quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. State’s Jakeen Harris (6) tries to stop North Carolina’s Michael Carter (8) after a 12-yard gain in the third quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State’s Zonovan Knight (7) is tripped up in the third quarter after a seven yard gain by North Carolina’s Trey Morrison (4) at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. State’s Zonovan Knight (7) is tripped up in the third quarter after a seven yard gain by North Carolina’s Trey Morrison (4) at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) is sacked by North Carolina’s Chazz Surratt (21) and Khadry Jackson (8) in the fourth quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. State quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) is sacked by North Carolina’s Chazz Surratt (21) and Khadry Jackson (8) in the fourth quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Dyami Brown (2) pulls in a 21-yard pass from quarterback Sam Howell ahead of N.C. State’s Malik Dunlap (24) to set up a touchdown in the third quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Dyami Brown (2) pulls in a 21-yard pass from quarterback Sam Howell ahead of N.C. State’s Malik Dunlap (24) to set up a touchdown in the third quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Javonte Williams (25) scores on a 27-yard run in the fourth quarter to give the Tar Heels’ a 45-14 lead over N.C. State in the fourth quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Javonte Williams (25) scores on a 27-yard run in the fourth quarter to give the Tar Heels’ a 45-14 lead over N.C. State in the fourth quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren looks up at the scoreboard during the second half of UNC’s 48-21 victory over N.C. State at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren looks up at the scoreboard during the second half of UNC’s 48-21 victory over N.C. State at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Asim Richards (72) celebrates with Javonte Williams (25) after a 27-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to give the Tar Heels’ a 45-14 lead over N.C. State in the fourth quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Asim Richards (72) celebrates with Javonte Williams (25) after a 27-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to give the Tar Heels’ a 45-14 lead over N.C. State in the fourth quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) looks for receivers downfield during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) looks for receivers downfield during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) is sacked by North Carolina’s Chazz Surratt (21) and Khadry Jackson (8) in the fourth quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. State quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) is sacked by North Carolina’s Chazz Surratt (21) and Khadry Jackson (8) in the fourth quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State wide receiver Porter Rooks (14) runs after catching the ball during the second half of UNC’s 48-21 victory over N.C. State at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
N.C. State wide receiver Porter Rooks (14) runs after catching the ball during the second half of UNC’s 48-21 victory over N.C. State at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State offensive lineman Ikem Ekwonu (79) waves bye to North Carolina linebacker Jeremiah Gemmel (44) after a little jawing after the play during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
N.C. State offensive lineman Ikem Ekwonu (79) waves bye to North Carolina linebacker Jeremiah Gemmel (44) after a little jawing after the play during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) closes in on North Carolina running back Michael Carter (8) during the second half of UNC’s 48-21 victory over N.C. State at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson (11) closes in on North Carolina running back Michael Carter (8) during the second half of UNC’s 48-21 victory over N.C. State at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State defensive end Savion Jackson (90) tries to stop North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) during the second half of UNC’s 48-21 victory over N.C. State at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
N.C. State defensive end Savion Jackson (90) tries to stop North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) during the second half of UNC’s 48-21 victory over N.C. State at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State guard Joe Sculthorpe (71) checks on Dylan Autenrieth (42) after Autenrieth was injured during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
N.C. State guard Joe Sculthorpe (71) checks on Dylan Autenrieth (42) after Autenrieth was injured during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) prepares to throw during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) prepares to throw during the first half of N.C. State’s game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Tomari Fox (56) stops N.C. State’s Zonovan Knight (7) for a los in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Tomari Fox (56) stops N.C. State’s Zonovan Knight (7) for a los in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina linebacker Chazz Surratt (21) forces N.C. State quarterback Ben Finley (10) to fumble the ball during the second half of UNC’s 48-21 victory over N.C. State at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
North Carolina linebacker Chazz Surratt (21) forces N.C. State quarterback Ben Finley (10) to fumble the ball during the second half of UNC’s 48-21 victory over N.C. State at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
N.C. State coach Dave Doeren checks the scoreboard during a timeout in the second quarter against North Carolina at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
N.C. State coach Dave Doeren checks the scoreboard during a timeout in the second quarter against North Carolina at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Josh Downs (11) scores on a 17-yard pass from quarterback Sam Howell in the third quarter to give the Tar Heels’ a 24-7 lead on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Josh Downs (11) scores on a 17-yard pass from quarterback Sam Howell in the third quarter to give the Tar Heels’ a 24-7 lead on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown embraces N.C. State coach Dave Doeren following the Tar Heels’ 48-21 victory at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown embraces N.C. State coach Dave Doeren following the Tar Heels’ 48-21 victory at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina head coach Mack Brown talks with N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren after UNC’s 48-21 victory over N.C. State at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
North Carolina head coach Mack Brown talks with N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren after UNC’s 48-21 victory over N.C. State at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Dyami Brown (2) celebrates with his teammates following the Tar Heels’ 48-21 victory over N.C. State at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Dyami Brown (2) celebrates with his teammates following the Tar Heels’ 48-21 victory over N.C. State at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Michael Carter (8) celebrates with his teammates following the Tar Heels’ 48-21 victory over N.C. State at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Carter rushed for 106 yards in the Tar Heels’ victory.
North Carolina’s Michael Carter (8) celebrates with his teammates following the Tar Heels’ 48-21 victory over N.C. State at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Carter rushed for 106 yards in the Tar Heels’ victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren walks off the field after UNC’s 48-21 victory over N.C. State at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren walks off the field after UNC’s 48-21 victory over N.C. State at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published October 24, 2020 at 11:51 AM.

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