Mack Brown and his University of North Carolina Tar Heels travel to Boone to play the Appalachian State Mountaineers, Saturday, Sept. 3, 3022.
Appalachian State tied the score 49-49 with four minutes left in the fourth quarter, and after a series of touchdowns by both teams, and two missed 2-point conversions by App, the Tar Heels survived with a 63-61 win.
News & Observer photojournalist Robert Willett will bring you full photo coverage of the game.
The Appalachian State cheerleaders ramp up the excitement prior to the Mountaineers game against North Carolina on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) warms up for the Tar Heels game against Appalachian State on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina defensive coach Gene Chizik embraces head coach Mack Brown prior to the Tar Heels game against Appalachian State on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
A capacity crowd takes in the Appalachian State vs North Carolina football game on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Appalachian State student section shows their support as their team enters the field to warm up before their game against North Carolina on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas J.J. Jones (5) pulls in a pass from quarterback Drake Maye (10) for a 31-yard gain in the first quarter against Appalachian States Steven Jones Jr. (6) on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
Former North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell greets North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) and the offensive unit after scoring their first touchdown against Appalachian State on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas J.J. Jones (5) pulls in a pass from quarterback Drake Maye (10) for a 31-yard gain in the first quarter against Appalachian States Steven Jones Jr. (6) on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Desmond Evans (10) stops Appalachian States Nate Noel (5) in the second quarter on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas CamRon Kelly (9) flips Appalachian State quarterback Chase Brice (7) after a gain of 10 yards in the fourth quarter on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Caiman Rucker (25) works to sack Appalachian State quarterback Chase Brice (7) in the fourth quarter on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caiman Rucker (25) pressures Appalachian State quarterback Chase Brice (7) in the fourth quarter on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas George Pettaway (23) races for a 11-yard gain in the second quarter against Appalachian State on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas George Pettaway (23) races for a 21-yard touchdown in the second quarter against Appalachian State on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina head coach Mack Brown and offensive coordinator Phil Longo greet George Pettaway (23) after a 21-yard touchdown run in the second quarter against Appalachian State on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) rushes for four yards before being stopped by Appalachian States Kevon Haigler (36) in the first quarter on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Desmond Evans (10) stops Appalachian State’s Nate Noel (5) in the second quarter on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s J.J. Jones (5) scores a touchdown on a 23-yard pass play in the first quarter ahead of Appalachian States Ronald Clarke (27) on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) passes to North Carolinas J.J. Jones (5) for a 23-yard touchdown first quarter ahead on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Caleb Hood (4) breaks open for a 71-yard run in the fourth quarter on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
Appalachian States Nick Ross (4) stops North Carolinas Caleb Hood (4) after a 71-yard carry in the fourth quarter on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina linebacker Cedric Gray (33) intercepts a pass by Appalachian State quarterback Chase Brice (7) in the third quarter on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Giovanni Biggers (27) celebrates with teammate Cedric Gray (33), after Grays interception in the third quarter on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Power Echols (23) celebrates with teammate Cedric Gray (33), after Grays interception in the third quarter on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) hurdles over Appalachian States Jackson Greene (25) scoring a touchdown on a two-yard run to give the Tar Heels a 49-35 lead in the fourth quarter on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) scores a touchdown on a two-yard run to give the Tar Heels a 49-35 lead in the fourth quarter on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) scores a touchdown on a two-yard run to give the Tar Heels a 49-35 lead in the fourth quarter on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
Appalachian State’s Dashaun Davis (17) can’t pull in a pass from quarterback Chase Brice on a two-point conversion attempt to win the game with :28 seconds to play on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
Appalachian State’s Kaedin Robinson (2) scores a touchdown on a 26-yard pass from quarterback Chase Brice with :09 seconds to play in the game on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
Appalachian State’s Kaedin Robinson (2) reacts after scoring a touchdown on a 26-yard pass from quarterback Chase Brice with :09 seconds to play in the game on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Noah Taylor (7) stops Appalachian State quarterback Chase Brice at the goal line, preventing a two-point conversion and securing North Carolinaís 63-61 victory on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Noah Taylor (7) and Caiman Rucker (25) stop Appalachian State quarterback Chase Brice at the goal line with :09 second to play, preventing a two-point conversion and securing North Carolinaís 63-61 victory on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Noah Taylor (7) reacts after stopping Appalachian State quarterback Chase Brice at the goal line, preventing a two-point conversion and securing North Carolinas 63-61 victory on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Appalachian State head coach Shawn Clark congratulates North Carolina coach Mack Brown following the Tar Heels 63-61 victory on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Robert Willett/rwillett@newsobserver.com
