Photos: UNC battles Texas A&M in the 2021 Orange Bowl
By Robert Willett
Miami, FL
View photos from the Orange Bowl as the University of North Carolina Tar Heels battle the Texas A&M Aggies in Miami, Saturday night, Jan. 2, 2021.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown enters Hard Rock Stadium for the Tar Heels’ game against Texas A&M in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina defensive back Tony Grimes (20) warms up with his teammates for their game against Texas A&M on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the Orange Bowl in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina defensive back Ja’Qurious Conley (0) warms up with his teammates for their game against Texas A&M on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the Orange Bowl in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina defensive back Tony Grimes (20) enjoys the stadium music as he warms for the Tar HeelsÕ game against Texas A&M on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the Orange Bowl in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
A small group of North Carolina fans cheers on the Tar Heels as they enter Hard Rock Stadium for their game against Texas A&M in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Approximately 14,000 fans will allowed into the stadium due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown talks with Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher prior to their game in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) warms up for the Tar Heels’ game against Texas A&M in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown applauds his players as they enter Hard Rock Stadium for the Tar Heels’ game against Texas A&M in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina strength and conditioning coach Brian Hess holds his players back as they wait for the signal to enter Hard Rock Stadium for their game against Texas A&M on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Josh Down (11) is stopped by Texas A&M’s Jaylon Jones (17) on third down setting up the Tar Heels’ first field goal in the first quarter in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Josh Down (11) is stopped by Texas A&M’s Jaylon Jones (17) on third down setting up the Tar Heels’ first field goal in the first quarter in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) carries the ball for 15 yards and a first down in the second quarter against Texas A&M in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s British Brooks (34) is stopped by Texas A&M’s Leon O’Neal Jr. (9) in the first quarter of the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. O’Neal was called for a face mask penalty. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Trey Morrison (4) sacks Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) in the second quarter of the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. O’Neal was called for a face mask penalty. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Kaimon Rucker (25) celebrates after a sack of Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) in the second quarter of the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Brian Anderson (68) reacts after a review of a touchdown by teammate Dazz Newsome is confirmed in the second quarter to give the Tar Heels’ a 13-10 lead during the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Antoine Green (3) can’t contain a pass from quarterback Sam Howell at the goal line in the third quarter against Texas A&M during the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Kyler McMichael (1) stops Texas A&M’s Ainias Smith (0) after a 14-yard pass completion in the third quarter during the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Josh Downs (11) is surrounded by teammates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter to give the Tar Heels’ a 20-17 lead over Texas A&M during the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Texas A&M’s DeMarvin Leal (8) pressures North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell in the third quarter during the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Texas A&M’s Antonio Johnson defends (27) North Carolina’s Dazz Newsome (5) on a deep pass from quarterback Sam Howell in the fourth quarter during the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina offensive line coach Stacy Searels directs his players during the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina defensive back Tony Grimes (20) reacts after a near interception in the fourth quarter against Texas A&M during the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Kyler McMichael (1) stops Texas A&M’s Ainias Smith (0) after a 14-yard pass completion in the third quarter during the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Kyler McMichael (1) stops Texas A&M’s Ainias Smith (0) after a 14-yard pass completion in the third quarter during the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Kyler McMichael (1) stops Texas A&M’s Ainias Smith (0) after a 14-yard pass completion in the third quarter during the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Khafre Brown (1) picks up 26-yard on a pass reception from quarterback Sam Howell in the third quarter during the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s British Brooks (34) picks up six yards in the first quarter ahead of Texas A&M’s DeMarvin Leal (8) in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. Brooks rushed for 53 yards in the Tar Heels’ loss to Texas A&M. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Josh Downs (11) is stopped by Texas A&M’s Jaylon Jones (17) on third down setting up the Tar Heels’ first field goal in the first quarter in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Josh Downs (11) is stopped by Texas A&M’s Jaylon Jones (17) on third down setting up the Tar Heels’ first field goal in the first quarter in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown watches his team during the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Joshua Ezeudu (75) and quarterback Sam Howell leave the field following the Tar Heels’ 41-27 loss to Texas A&M in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida.
North Carolina’s Joshua Ezeudu (75) and quarterback Sam Howell leave the field following the Tar Heels’ 41-27 loss to Texas A&M in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida.
North Carolina’s Joshua Ezeudu (75) and quarterback Sam Howell leave the field following the Tar Heels’ 41-27 loss to Texas A&M in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida.
North Carolina kicker Grayson Atkins (17) leaves the field following the Tar Heels’ 41-27 loss to Texas A&M in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown leaves the field following the Tar Heels’ 41-27 loss to Texas A&M in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida.
North Carolina’s Brian Anderson (68) embraces quarterback Sam Howell following the Tar Heels’ 41-27 loss to Texas A&M in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Saturday, January 2, 2021in Miami Gardens, Florida.
This story was originally published January 2, 2021 at 7:06 PM.
