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UNC Tar Heels Football: Coach Mack Brown to Step Down, Upcoming NC State Game
The University of North Carolina Tar Heels football team is facing significant changes as the season winds down. Coach Mack Brown, who has been at the helm since 2019, has announced that he will not coach the team in their upcoming bowl game. This decision comes after a mixed season for the Tar Heels, who currently stand at 6-5 overall and 3-4 in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
The Tar Heels are preparing for their final regular-season game against the NC State Wolfpack. This matchup is particularly significant as UNC seeks to break a streak of losses against NC State at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The Wolfpack, with a record of 5-6 overall and 2-5 in the ACC, is also looking to end their season on a positive note.
Coach Brown’s decision not to participate in the bowl game has sparked speculation about his future with the team and potential candidates to succeed him. While Brown has not officially announced his retirement, his absence from the bowl game has fueled discussions about the team’s leadership moving forward.