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Photos: First ever gridiron meeting between North Carolina and NC Central

The North Carolina Central University Eagles make their first visit to Kenan Stadium to face the North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

North Carolina quarterback Conner Harrell (15) started for the Tar Heels but was replaced by Jacolby Criswell (12) who lead the Tar Heels to a 45-10 victory.

NCCU coach Trei Oliver lead the Eagles to the 2022 HBCU national championship.

North Carolina coach Mack Brown talks with North Carolina Central University head coach Trei Oliver prior to their game on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown talks with North Carolina Central University head coach Trei Oliver prior to their game on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Christian Hamilton (7) and punter Tom Maginness (96) react after Hamilton recovered a fumble by North Carolina Central on a punt return in the first quarter on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Christian Hamilton (7) and punter Tom Maginness (96) react after Hamilton recovered a fumble by North Carolina Central on a punt return in the first quarter on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) hurdles over N.C. Central defensive back Jelani Vessell (28) in the first quarter on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) hurdles over N.C. Central defensive back Jelani Vessell (28) in the first quarter on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) scores a touchdown on an11-yard run in the second quarter ahead of North Carolina Central’s Kole Jones (7) on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) scores a touchdown on an11-yard run in the second quarter ahead of North Carolina Central’s Kole Jones (7) on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina defensive lineman Desmond Evans (10) has a word with N.C. Central quarterback Walker Harris (3) in the second quarter on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina defensive lineman Desmond Evans (10) has a word with N.C. Central quarterback Walker Harris (3) in the second quarter on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Jacolby Criswell (12) looks for a receiver in the second quarter against N.C. Central on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Criswell was put into the game replacing starter Conner Harrell. Criswell passed for 161 yards and one touchdown.
North Carolina quarterback Jacolby Criswell (12) looks for a receiver in the second quarter against N.C. Central on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Criswell was put into the game replacing starter Conner Harrell. Criswell passed for 161 yards and one touchdown.
North Carolina Central defensive back Malcolm Reed (2) stops North Carolina wide receiver Nate McCollum (6) with a face mask after a pass reception in the second quarter on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina Central defensive back Malcolm Reed (2) stops North Carolina wide receiver Nate McCollum (6) with a face mask after a pass reception in the second quarter on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina Central defensive back Malcolm Reed (2) stops North Carolina wide receiver Nate McCollum (6) with a face mask after a pass reception in the second quarter on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina Central defensive back Malcolm Reed (2) stops North Carolina wide receiver Nate McCollum (6) with a face mask after a pass reception in the second quarter on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) breaks away from N.C. Central defensive back Malcolm Reed for a 53-yard gain in the second quarter on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) breaks away from N.C. Central defensive back Malcolm Reed for a 53-yard gain in the second quarter on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) breaks open for a 53-yard gain in the second quarter against North Carolina Central on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) breaks open for a 53-yard gain in the second quarter against North Carolina Central on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) stiff arms N.C. Central defensive back Jaylen Bowden (19) on a 53-yard run in the second quarter on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) stiff arms N.C. Central defensive back Jaylen Bowden (19) on a 53-yard run in the second quarter on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown reacts to a targeting penalty against Desmond Evans in the second quarter against North Carolina Center on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown reacts to a targeting penalty against Desmond Evans in the second quarter against North Carolina Center on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown reacts to a targeting penalty against Desmond Evans in the second quarter against North Carolina Center on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown reacts to a targeting penalty against Desmond Evans in the second quarter against North Carolina Center on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina tight end John Copenhaver (81) scores a touchdown on a 23-yard pass reception from quarterback Jacolby Criswell in the fourth quarter against N.C. Central on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina tight end John Copenhaver (81) scores a touchdown on a 23-yard pass reception from quarterback Jacolby Criswell in the fourth quarter against N.C. Central on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina tight end John Copenhaver (81) scores a touchdown on a 23-yard pass reception from quarterback Jacolby Criswell in the fourth quarter against N.C. Central on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina tight end John Copenhaver (81) scores a touchdown on a 23-yard pass reception from quarterback Jacolby Criswell in the fourth quarter against N.C. Central on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina tight end John Copenhaver (81) scores a touchdown on a 23-yard pass reception from quarterback Jacolby Criswell in the fourth quarter against N.C. Central on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina tight end John Copenhaver (81) scores a touchdown on a 23-yard pass reception from quarterback Jacolby Criswell in the fourth quarter against N.C. Central on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina tight end John Copenhaver (81) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a 23-yard pass reception from quarterback Jacolby Criswell in the fourth quarter against N.C. Central on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina tight end John Copenhaver (81) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a 23-yard pass reception from quarterback Jacolby Criswell in the fourth quarter against N.C. Central on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) breaks into the open a 4-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to give the Tar Heels a 31-10 lead over N.C. Central on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) breaks into the open a 4-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to give the Tar Heels a 31-10 lead over N.C. Central on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) scores a touchdown on a 4-yard run in the fourth quarter to give the Tar Heels a 31-10 lead over N.C. Central on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) scores a touchdown on a 4-yard run in the fourth quarter to give the Tar Heels a 31-10 lead over N.C. Central on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) reacts after scoring a touchdown on a 4-yard run in the fourth quarter to give the Tar Heels a 31-10 lead over N.C. Central on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) reacts after scoring a touchdown on a 4-yard run in the fourth quarter to give the Tar Heels a 31-10 lead over N.C. Central on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Davion Gause (21) breaks open for a 21-yard gain in the fourth quarter against N.C. Central on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Davion Gause (21) breaks open for a 21-yard gain in the fourth quarter against N.C. Central on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina Central defensive back Eric Adams (20) works to stop North Carolina running back Davion Gause (21) after a 21-yard gain in the fourth quarter on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina Central defensive back Eric Adams (20) works to stop North Carolina running back Davion Gause (21) after a 21-yard gain in the fourth quarter on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina Central University head coach Trei Oliver congratulates North Carolina coach Mack Brown following Tar Heels’ 45-10 victory on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina Central University head coach Trei Oliver congratulates North Carolina coach Mack Brown following Tar Heels’ 45-10 victory on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.