North Carolina Cruises Past Appalachian State in High-Scoring Thriller
In a game full of offensive fireworks, North Carolina outlasted Appalachian State 52-45 in an overtime thriller. Quarterback Drake Maye led the Tar Heels with 450 passing yards and five total touchdowns. Appalachian State’s offense, led by Joey Aguilar, kept pace with North Carolina throughout the game, forcing overtime with a last-second touchdown. However, the Tar Heels’ defense came up with a crucial stop in overtime, securing the win. Head coach Mack Brown praised Maye’s leadership and resilience, but noted that the defense needs to improve if they hope to contend for an ACC title.
