Photos: North Carolina vs Wake Forest college football
By Robert Willett
North Carolina quarterback Jacolby Criswell (12) dives over Wake Forest defensive back Zamari Stevenson (17) to score on a 4-yard run to give the Tar Heels a 7-3 lead in the second quarter on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Robert Willett
rwillett@newsobserver.com
Chapel Hill
Wake Forest played at North Carolina on Saturday, November 16, 2024. The teams have a long history, having first played in 1888.
The Tar Heels defeated Wake Forest 31-24 to become bowl eligible.
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton rushed for 244 yards.
Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson stands with his players during the coin toss at the beginning of their game against North Carolina on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) looks for running room on a 20-yard run in the first quarter against Wake Forest on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) looks for running room on a 20-yard run in the first quarter against Wake Forest on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown applauds his team in the first quarter against Wake Forest on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina linebacker Power Echols (23) stops Wake Forest running back Demond Claiborne (1) after a two-yard gain in the first quarter on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) is stopped after a gain of 26-yards in the second quarter against Wake Forest on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Hampton had a career night rushing for 244 yards and one touchdown. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Jacolby Criswell (12) dives over Wake Forest defensive back Zamari Stevenson (17) to score on a 4-yard run to give the Tar Heels a 7-3 lead in the second quarter on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Jacolby Criswell (12) dives over Wake Forest defensive back Zamari Stevenson (17) to score on a 4-yard run to give the Tar Heels a 7-3 lead in the second quarter on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Jacolby Criswell (12) dives over Wake Forest defensive back Zamari Stevenson (17) to score on a 4-yard run to give the Tar Heels a 7-3 lead in the second quarter on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Jacolby Criswell (12) reacts after scoring on a 4-yard run to give the Tar Heels a 7-3 lead in the second quarter on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown has a word with Head Linesman Josiah Ford in the second quarter against Wake Forest on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina tight end John Copenhaver (81) picks up 18-yards on a pass reception from quarterback Jacoby Criswell in the second quarter against Wake Forest on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) breaks ahead of Wake Forest defensive back Nick Andersen (45) for 38-yard gain in the third quarter on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Hampton had a career night rushing for 244 yards and one touchdown. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina center Austin Blake lifts with wide receiver J.J. Jones (5) after a 15-yard touchdown in the third quarter against Wake Forest on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina linebacker Power Echols (23) returns an interception of Wake Forest quarterback Michael Kern 42-yards for a touchdown in the third quarter on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina defensive lineman Travis Shaw (4) reacts after stopping Wake Forest running back Demond Claiborne for a three-yard loss in the third quarter on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina defensive backs Jason Thompson (20), Malcolm Ziglar (3) and Ty Adams (11) jump into the student section at the start of the fourth quarter of play against Wake Forest on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Kaimon Rucker (7) interacts with the student section at the start of the fourth quarter against Wake Forest on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Wake Forest defensive back C’Darius Kelley (10) breaks up a pass intended for North Carolina wide receiver Kobe Paysour (8) in the fourth quarter on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Wake Forest defensive back C’Darius Kelley (10) breaks up a pass intended for North Carolina wide receiver Kobe Paysour (8) in the fourth quarter on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown embraces Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson following the Tar Heels’ 31-24 victory on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina offensive lineman Eli Sutton (73) embraces defensive coordinator Geoff Collins as they leave the field following the Tar Heels’ 31-24 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina wide receivers Kobe Paysour (8) and Gavin Blackwell (2) light up cigars as they celebrate the Tar Heels’ 31-24 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
