Even with college football schedules signed, sealed and delivered years in advance, Mack Brown’s North Carolina team has benefited from how the 2024 season has shaped up. Injuries, the need for extended playing time for young and inexperienced players and simply time to limit the snaps for critical pieces to success, the North Carolina Central matchup on Saturday is another opportunity to accomplish goals outside of winning. The Inside Carolina crew of Jason Staples, Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley break down just how the Tar Heels can improve in a game that should not be close in the end.

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The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC’s stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program.

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