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

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 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.
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.