Tallahassee, FL
Nov 2, 2024
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The North Carolina Tar Heels made history at Doak Campbell Stadium, grabbing their first victory over the Florida State Seminoles under head coach Mack Brown with a commanding 35-11 win. Despite an early 3-0 deficit due to Ryan Fitzgerald's 56-yard field goal, North Carolina surged back with Omarion Hampton's four rushing touchdowns and a 49-yard shovel pass touchdown, cementing their control over the game. Posting 500 total yards against Florida State, the Tar Heels dominated both sides of the ball, with a defense led by Beau Atkinson, who notched 3.5 sacks.
Florida State, despite an early field goal and a third-quarter touchdown pass from Brock Glenn to Ja'Khi Douglas, was unable to maintain momentum, suffering from seven sacks and two interceptions. The Seminoles’ struggle marked their worst-ever season in ACC play, finishing 1-7. North Carolina's win was not only a significant milestone for Coach Brown but also saw the continuation of their rebound after a previous victory over Virginia.
Ryan Fitzgerald (Florida State)
Drilled a 56-yard field goal to put Florida State on the scoreboard first, tying the record for the longest field goal against North Carolina since 1990.
Omarion Hampton (North Carolina)
Pounded into the end zone from 1 yard out, marking the start of a dominant personal and team performance for UNC, taking the lead at 7-3.
Beau Atkinson (North Carolina)
Registered a crucial sack on FSU's quarterback Luke Kromenhoek, one of his 3.5 sacks in the first half, which disrupted and contained FSU's feeble offense.
Omarion Hampton (North Carolina)
Charged through for a 31-yard touchdown run, his third score of the game, which extended UNC's lead to 21-3, maintaining the team's offensive momentum.
Ja'Khi Douglas (Florida State)
Secured a 28-yard touchdown reception from Brock Glenn on fourth down, completing a crucial drive that briefly narrowed the score to 21-11.
Jacolby Criswell (North Carolina)
Linked up with Omarion Hampton for a 49-yard shovel pass touchdown, which effectively sealed the game for the Tar Heels, pushing the lead to 35-11.
Omarion Hampton (North Carolina, RB)
Delivered a career-best performance with 172 rushing yards on 32 carries, amassing five touchdowns, including a 49-yard reception that sealed the game.
Beau Atkinson (North Carolina, LB)
A defensive powerhouse, Atkinson recorded 3.5 sacks in the first half alone, leading a formidable defensive line that crippled FSU's offense.
Jacolby Criswell (North Carolina, QB)
Demonstrated precision and poise in orchestrating the offense, completing 11 of 14 passes for 148 yards in the first half to guide UNC to an early lead.
Ryan Fitzgerald (Florida State, K)
Provided FSU's initial spark with a 56-yard field goal, tying a school record for most 50-yard field goals converted in a season.
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