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09/12 15:28 CDT Demon June runs for 3 TDs as North Carolina routs East
Tennessee State 35-3 for 2-0 start
Demon June runs for 3 TDs as North Carolina routs East Tennessee State 35-3 for
2-0 start
By DOUG BONJOUR
Associated Press
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) --- Demon June had three rushing touchdowns, and Billy
Edwards threw for two first-quarter scores as North Carolina routed East
Tennessee State 35-3 on Saturday in its home opener.
June ran for touchdowns of 9, 6, and 1 yards for the Tar Heels, who improved to
2-0 for the fourth time in the last five seasons.
Edwards completed 15 of 20 passes for 244 yards, connecting with eight
different receivers. Jelani Thurman had a team-high 71 yards receiving,
including a 24-yard catch-and-run to open the scoring just 1:19 in.
The Tar Heels allowed only 199 yards and forced two turnovers. They also
registered four sacks, two apiece by Jaylen Harvey and Xavier Lewis.
After going three-and-out to open the game, North Carolina converted five of
its next six drives for touchdowns. The second of those scores, a 26-yard swing
pass to Benjamin Hall, capped a 10-play, 99-yard drive. That matched the team's
longest scoring drive since 2022 against Miami.
Mason Mims was 23-of-31 passing for 178 yards and one interception for ETSU
(1-2).
North Carolina led 35-0 after three quarters before lightning delayed the game
one hour and 19 minutes.
The takeaway ETSU: The Buccaneers did themselves no favors against a superior opponent, committing seven penalties for 67 yards. North Carolina: The Tar Heels took advantage of a soft spot on their schedule, holding their Football Championship Subdivision guests scoreless for over 56 minutes. They've now gone seven full quarters without allowing a touchdown.
Out of action North Carolina defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude did not play. The redshirt senior, who led the Atlantic Coast Conference with 10.5 sacks last year, wore a cast on his right forearm/hand.
Up next ETSU: Hosts West Georgia next Saturday. North Carolina: Visits Clemson next Saturday in an ACC game. ___ Sign up for Top 25 poll alerts here, visit the Top 25 here and see AP's full college football coverage here
The takeaway ETSU: The Buccaneers did themselves no favors against a superior opponent, committing seven penalties for 67 yards. North Carolina: The Tar Heels took advantage of a soft spot on their schedule, holding their Football Championship Subdivision guests scoreless for over 56 minutes. They've now gone seven full quarters without allowing a touchdown.
Out of action North Carolina defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude did not play. The redshirt senior, who led the Atlantic Coast Conference with 10.5 sacks last year, wore a cast on his right forearm/hand.
Up next ETSU: Hosts West Georgia next Saturday. North Carolina: Visits Clemson next Saturday in an ACC game. ___ Sign up for Top 25 poll alerts here, visit the Top 25 here and see AP's full college football coverage here
