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Photos: Tar Heels host Charlotte 49ers in season home opener

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North Carolina hosts Charlotte in their season home opener on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Mack Brown begins his sixth season as head coach after returning to North Carolina in 2018.

Quarterback Conner Harrell (15) starts for the Tar Heels following Max Johnson’s season ending injury against Minnesota.

North Carolina coach Mack Brown acknowledges fans in the student section following the Tar Heels’ 38-20 victory on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown acknowledges fans in the student section following the Tar Heels’ 38-20 victory on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina defensive lineman Jahvaree Ritzie (5) celebrates the Tar Heels’ 38-20 victory over Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina defensive lineman Jahvaree Ritzie (5) celebrates the Tar Heels’ 38-20 victory over Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) celebrates the Tar Heels’ 38-20 victory over Charlotte with defensive lineman Desmond Evans (10) on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) celebrates the Tar Heels’ 38-20 victory over Charlotte with defensive lineman Desmond Evans (10) on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown talks with Charlotte head coach Biff Poggi following the Tar Heels’ 38-20 victory on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown talks with Charlotte head coach Biff Poggi following the Tar Heels’ 38-20 victory on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Charlotte head coach Biff Poggi congratulates North Carolina coach Mack Brown following the Tar Heels’ 38-20 victory on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Charlotte head coach Biff Poggi congratulates North Carolina coach Mack Brown following the Tar Heels’ 38-20 victory on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Charleston French (23) breaks away from Charlotte linebacker Avery Morris (56) in the fourth quarter on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Charleston French (23) breaks away from Charlotte linebacker Avery Morris (56) in the fourth quarter on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Davion Gause (21) hurdles over Charlotte defensive back Al-Ma’hi Ali (0) for a 16-yard gain in the fourth quarter on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Davion Gause (21) hurdles over Charlotte defensive back Al-Ma’hi Ali (0) for a 16-yard gain in the fourth quarter on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Davion Gause (21) hurdles over Charlotte defensive back Al-Ma’hi Ali (0) for a 16-yard gain in the fourth quarter on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Davion Gause (21) hurdles over Charlotte defensive back Al-Ma’hi Ali (0) for a 16-yard gain in the fourth quarter on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Davion Gause (21) hurdles over Charlotte defensive back Al-Ma’hi Ali (0) for a 16-yard gain in the fourth quarter on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Davion Gause (21) hurdles over Charlotte defensive back Al-Ma’hi Ali (0) for a 16-yard gain in the fourth quarter on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown has a word with referee Kevin Randall as a play is reviewed in the third quarter against Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown has a word with referee Kevin Randall as a play is reviewed in the third quarter against Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Charlotte defensive lineman Dre Martin (99) and defensive back CJ Clinkscales (12) work to slow North Carolina quarterback Conner Harrell (15) in the third quarter on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Charlotte defensive lineman Dre Martin (99) and defensive back CJ Clinkscales (12) work to slow North Carolina quarterback Conner Harrell (15) in the third quarter on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina wide receiver Christian Hamilton scores a touchdown on a 58-yard pass reception from quarterback Conner Harrell (15) in the third quarter to take a 028-13 lead over Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina wide receiver Christian Hamilton scores a touchdown on a 58-yard pass reception from quarterback Conner Harrell (15) in the third quarter to take a 028-13 lead over Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina offensive lineman Howard Sampson (79) hoists quarterback Conner Harrell (15) in the air after Harrell scored on a 4-yard run in the second quarter against Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina offensive lineman Howard Sampson (79) hoists quarterback Conner Harrell (15) in the air after Harrell scored on a 4-yard run in the second quarter against Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Conner Harrell (15) celebrates after scoring as touchdown on a 4-yard run in the second quarter against Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Conner Harrell (15) celebrates after scoring as touchdown on a 4-yard run in the second quarter against Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina tight end Bryson Nesbitt (18) picks up 11 yards after a pass reception from quarterback Conner Harrell (15) in the second quarter against Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina tight end Bryson Nesbitt (18) picks up 11 yards after a pass reception from quarterback Conner Harrell (15) in the second quarter against Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina defensive coordinator Geoff Collins reacts after a defensive stop by defensive lineman Jahvaree Ritzie (5) in the fist quarter against Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina defensive coordinator Geoff Collins reacts after a defensive stop by defensive lineman Jahvaree Ritzie (5) in the fist quarter against Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina defensive lineman Jahvaree Ritzie (5) celebrates a defensive stop with linebacker Powers Echols (23) in the first quarter against Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina defensive lineman Jahvaree Ritzie (5) celebrates a defensive stop with linebacker Powers Echols (23) in the first quarter against Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) carries the ball for 26 yards during the first quarter against Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) carries the ball for 26 yards during the first quarter against Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina wide receiver Nate McCollum (6) scores on a 37-yard carry ahead of Charlotte linebacker Reid Williford (4) to give the Tar Heels a 14-3 lead over Charlotte in the first quarter on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina wide receiver Nate McCollum (6) scores on a 37-yard carry ahead of Charlotte linebacker Reid Williford (4) to give the Tar Heels a 14-3 lead over Charlotte in the first quarter on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina wide receiver Nate McCollum (6) scores on a 37-yard carry ahead of Charlotte linebacker Reid Williford (4) to give the Tar Heels a 14-3 lead over Charlotte in the first quarter on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina wide receiver Nate McCollum (6) scores on a 37-yard carry ahead of Charlotte linebacker Reid Williford (4) to give the Tar Heels a 14-3 lead over Charlotte in the first quarter on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Conner Harrell (15) breaks away from Charlotte defensive back Maguire Neal (29) for a 15-yard gain in the second quarter on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Conner Harrell (15) breaks away from Charlotte defensive back Maguire Neal (29) for a 15-yard gain in the second quarter on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina tight end Bryson Nesbitt (18) scores a touchdown on a 30-yard pass reception from quarterback Conner Harrell (15) in the first quarter against Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina tight end Bryson Nesbitt (18) scores a touchdown on a 30-yard pass reception from quarterback Conner Harrell (15) in the first quarter against Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown checks on offensive lineman Austin Blaske (58) in the first half against Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown checks on offensive lineman Austin Blaske (58) in the first half against Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
The North Carolina Tar Heels enter Kenan Stadium for their game against Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
The North Carolina Tar Heels enter Kenan Stadium for their game against Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown watches his team warm up for their game against Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown watches his team warm up for their game against Charlotte on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.