Mike Hardison and Ross Martin provide takeaways from UNC’s 38-20 win over Charlotte including the play of QB Conner Harrell, running backs Omarion Hampton and Davion Gause, and Carolina’s defense. What does UNC’s performance mean moving forward and what do the Tar Heel need to fix? Hardison and Martin then recap the day of college football and talk NC State’s loss to Tennesee and the gap between the best teams in college football and everyone else.

Show kicks off with local sports radio host Josh Graham on the national narrative surrounding ACC football. Former UNC All-American cornerback Dre Bly joins the show to catch up and talk Charlotte football and his return to Kenan Stadium this weekend.

(00:18) - Introduction

(07:21) - Josh Graham

(37:41) - Dre Bly

Longform interview with Eastern Michigan AD Scott Wetherbee recorded in late July on topics ranging from fundraising, leadership, running an athletic department, the NCAA, EMU alum Maxx Crosby, and Wetherbee’s path into collegiate sports administration. The show kicks off with 15 minutes with Fayetteville Observer and USA Today college reporter Rodd Baxley who helps Ross recap Monday’s press conferences with Mack Brown, Chip Lindsay, and Geoff Collins.

(00:18) - UNC Press Conferences Takeaways with Rodd Baxley

(16:00) - Interview with Eastern Michigan AD Scott Wetherbee

Mike Hardison and Connor Sparrow join Ross Martin for an instant reaction show breaking down UNC’s 19-17 win over Minnesota on Thursday night. The Tar Heels were led by Omarion Hampton’s 129 yards, Jahvaree Ritzie’s three sacks and kicker Noah Burnette’s four field goals. The crew gets into what stood out vs. Minnesota, some early concerns, and what is next for this Carolina team.

(00:18) - Introduction

(00:51) - Game 1 Initial Thoughts

(07:03) - Offensive Concerns

(14:06) - Defensive Thoughts

(23:35) - Week 2 Improvements

(26:44) - Big Hitters Only Schedule

Former UNC QB and new Tar Heel Sports Network color analyst Bryn Renner joins Big Hitters Only to breakdown Carolina’s offensive game plan, the quarterback situation, and the mind games of both teams ahead of Thursdays showdown with Minnesota. Renner reminisces about his college career, staying at North Carolina through a coaching change and the teams under Butch Davis in Chapel Hill.

(00:18) - Introduction

(01:41) - 2024 Season Thoughts

(04:05) - QB Situation

(09:29) - Max Johnson vs. Conner Harrell

(11:53) - Offensive Identity

(19:57) - Defensive Expectations

(25:03) - Big Hitters Only Schedule Outline

(27:22) - Bryn Renner Career Stories

UNC beat writer Adam Smith of Inside Carolina joins Big Hitters Only with Ross Martin to talk Tar Heel football, expectations for the defense under Geoff Collins, early concerns, and what the heck is really going on at quarterback. The duo also dive into the 2024-25 UNC basketball team and discuss lineup possibilities, what the Tar Heels could do at the 4 and 5 positions, and the potential firepower of a small lineup in Chapel Hill.

(00:18) - Introduction

Julian Council, Mike Hardison, and Ross Martin break down the 2024 UNC football season by diving into preseason narratives, the identity of this team, and early thoughts on both sides of the ball. The crew goes into the schedule game-by-game before diving into the state of UNC football and the future and direction of the program.

00:18 - Introduction