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Demon June Runs for 3 TDs as North Carolina Routs East Tennessee State 35-3 for 2-0 Start
The transfer tight end scored on a 24-yard catch and run as UNC built a 14-0 lead on a record-tying 99-yard drive.
- On Saturday, the North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the East Tennessee State Buccaneers 35-3 at Kenan Stadium in their home opener. Coach Bill Belichick led the team to a 2-0 start behind quarterback Billy Edwards's two first-quarter scores and running back Demon June's three rushing touchdowns.
- Tight end Jelani Thurman recorded his first career touchdown catch on a 24-yard pass from Edwards early in the first quarter. This reflected offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino's emphasis on tight ends, with Thurman finishing with a team-high 71 receiving yards.
- A 99-yard drive capped by Benjamin Hall's 26-yard touchdown reception helped the North Carolina offense total 427 yards. Defensively, the Tar Heels forced two turnovers and recorded four sacks from Jalen Harvey and Xavier Lewis while allowing only 199 yards.
- Kenan Stadium's 100th season began with this victory, marking the venue's first game in 1927. North Carolina dominated the Football Championship Subdivision guests, holding East Tennessee State scoreless for over 56 minutes despite seven penalties against the visitors.
- Facing stiffer competition, the Tar Heels visit Clemson next Saturday for an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup. The team played without standout defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude, who remained sidelined after sustaining an injury during the season opener against TCU.
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