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UNC football takes down Richmond at home
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After starting the year with a tough loss to TCU, North Carolina has now bounced back to win two-straight games.
On Saturday, the Tar Heels took care of business against FCS opponent Richmond , grabbing the lead early and never really looking back. UNC led 21-3 and dominated in this game.
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Led by quarterback Gio Lopez who threw for 119 yards and 2 touchdowns, UNC built that early lead. Running back Demon June had 148 yards on 14 carries and a touchdown to lead the way on the ground.
Tar Heels win!
North Carolina moves to 2-1 on the year with a 41-6 win over Richmond. The Tar Heels dominated in this one and will now face off against UCF next week.
It's a blowout
North Carolina adds to the lead with two more touchdowns and they are up 41-3 in the third quarter. This is their best performance of the early season.
Tar Heels add to lead
Gio Lopez found Jordan Shipp for a touchdown late in the third quarter. UNC extends the lead to 27-3.
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UNC up three possessions at halftime
Despite Richmond's late offensive push in the second quarter, UNC carries a 20-3 lead into halftime.
North Carolina is playing sound, fundamental football across the board. The Tar Heels are out-gaining the Spiders , 193-58. Defense looks solid, generate pressure at a high rate and not letting receivers get open down field. UNC defensive end Melkart Abou-Jaoude sacked Richmond quarterback Kyle Wickersham on consecutive plays.
True freshman Demon June leads UNC with 69 yards on 7 carries. Gio Lopez completed seven of his 14, first-half passes for 104 yards and a touchdown. Jordan Shipp leading North Carolina's receiving corps with 49 yards.
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UNC does its best impression of the Tush Push
UNC must be studying the Philadelphia Eagles . Gio Lopez scored UNC's second touchdown of the day, thanks to a 1-yard tush push, just five minutes into the second quarter.
The Tar Heels now lead Richmond, 20-0.
Two-Minute Timeout
UNC still leads Richmond, 20-0, but the visitors are showing signs of life offensively. The Spiders come out of this TV timeout on the Tar Heels' 9-yard line.
Richmond finally gets on the board
Thanks to a 25-yard field goal from Jayden Alsheskie, Richmond scores its first points of the day. UNC leads the Spideres, 20-3, with just over a minute left in the first half.
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Verhoff makes second FG of the day
UNC's offense stalled again, but kicker Rece Verhoff ended another drive with points, making a 22-yard field goal just nine seconds into the second quarter.
North Carolina leads the Spiders, 13-0.
End of the First Quarter
UNC leads Richmond, 10-0, after the first 15 minutes of play here from Kenan Stadium.
The Tar Heels are outplaying Richmond on both sides of the ball, out-gaining them 136 yards to 12.
North Carolina already has two sacks, thanks to defensive end Melkart Abou-Jaoude. The Spiders didn't pick up a single first down.
Touchdown Tar Heels!
UNC finally gets its first touchdown of the afternoon, thanks to quarterback Gio Lopez connecting with wide receiver Jordan Shipp on a 29-yard pass. Shipp, wide-open on the play, muscled through a Richmond defender to reach the end zone.
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North Carolina leads the Spiders, 10-0, with 3:22 left in the opening quarter.
Rece Verhoff caps off UNC's first drive with points
North Carolina looked well on its way to another opening-drive touchdown, thanks to a 50-yard breakaway run from true freshman running back Demon June, but the offense stalled.
Tar Heels kicker Rece Verhoff converted on a 27-yard field goal, giving UNC a 3-0 lead with 9:57 left in the opening quarter.
Sack City in Chapel Hill
UNC defensive end Melkart Abou-Jaoude was a wrecking ball on Richmond's last drive, sacking Spiders quarterback Kyle Wickersham twice and forcing a three-and-out.
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North Carolina now starts with the football on its own 38-yard-line.
Strong start for UNC's defense
The Tar Heels limit Richmond to just nine yards on its game-opening drive, forcing a three-and-out. North Carolina starts its first drive at its own 32-yard line.
Today's team captains
UNC football to host big recruit
Four-star Miami commit Kenton Dopson is among the recruits in attendance for Saturday's game. The defensive back is committed to Miami but UNC has made a strong push for one of the top players in the class
North Carolina's uniforms today
A close up look at UNC's uniform combination for the game, going with a blue helmet, blue top and white pants for Saturday's game.
This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: UNC Football vs. Richmond: Tar Heels take care of business at home
