Appalachian State vs. North Carolina Short Report | Sep 9, 2023
Kenan Memorial Stadium
Chapel Hill, NC
Sep 9, 2023
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Game Recap
The North Carolina Tar Heels edged out the Appalachian State Mountaineers with a thrilling 40-34 victory in double overtime. Appalachian State struck first with a 46-yard field goal, but North Carolina quickly responded with a 68-yard touchdown run by Omarion Hampton. The game remained closely contested, with Appalachian State tying the score at 27-27 in the fourth quarter, sending the game into overtime.
Appalachian State took the lead in the first overtime with a Nate Noel touchdown, but UNC's Omarion Hampton tied it up again. North Carolina's Drake Maye scored a 13-yard rushing touchdown in the second overtime, securing the win as the Mountaineers were unable to respond. The game saw standout performances from both teams, especially on the ground, with Hampton rushing for 234 yards and three touchdowns.
Key Plays:
Michael Hughes (Appalachian State Mountaineers)
Omarion Hampton (North Carolina Tar Heels)
Joey Aguilar (Appalachian State Mountaineers)
Ryan Coe (North Carolina Tar Heels)
Joey Aguilar (Appalachian State Mountaineers)
Caleb Hood (North Carolina Tar Heels)
Nate Noel (Appalachian State Mountaineers)
Omarion Hampton (North Carolina Tar Heels)
Michael Hughes (Appalachian State Mountaineers)
Nate Noel (Appalachian State Mountaineers)
Omarion Hampton (North Carolina Tar Heels)
Drake Maye (North Carolina Tar Heels)
Standout Players:
Omarion Hampton (North Carolina Tar Heels, RB)
Rushed for 234 yards and three touchdowns, including a crucial score in overtime.Drake Maye (North Carolina Tar Heels, QB)
Passed for 208 yards and rushed for 57 yards with a decisive 13-yard touchdown run in the second overtime.Joey Aguilar (Appalachian State Mountaineers, QB)
Threw for 275 yards and two touchdowns, keeping App State in contention throughout the game.Nate Noel (Appalachian State Mountaineers, RB)
Rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns, including one in the first overtime.Michael Hughes (Appalachian State Mountaineers, K)
Scored two field goals and four extra points, including a crucial 33-yarder to send the game into overtime.Cedric Gray (North Carolina Tar Heels, LB)
Led the defense with 11 total tackles, including seven solo tackles and one tackle for loss.
Team
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Appalachian State Mountaineers
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10
7
10
34
North Carolina Tar Heels
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10
10
7
40
