App State and North Carolina opened their season with a wild back-and-forth game that went into double overtime. Tied with three seconds left in regulation, North Carolina missed a 39-yard field goal to win it. The App State sideline celebrated, sensing another season-opening upset. In overtime, App State scored quickly and nailed their extra point, putting pressure back on the Tar Heels. North Carolina responded with a touchdown of their own, keeping hope alive and entertaining the mix of nervous and amused fans in the crowd.
In the second OT, North Carolina’s quarterback kept the ball and ran it in with a little flair, tossing it as he reached the end zone. They went for two to put the game out of reach but were stopped short. That meant App State just needed a touchdown and an extra point to win. They got to fourth down but couldn’t convert, and North Carolina escaped with a win. After the game, the Tar Heels coach admitted he was relieved and happy to no longer face App State. Despite the scare, North Carolina starts the season with a win.