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In a matchup of teams from the state of North Carolina, No. 17 North Carolina defeated Appalachian State, 40-34 in a 2-OT back-and-forth thriller. With British Brooks injured, Omarion Hampton took over the running game for the Heels in a career night. He ran the ball 26 times for 234 yards and 3 touchdowns. Drake Maye picked up 265 total yards and a rushing touchdown. App State running back Nate Noel rushed for 127 yards and 2 touchdowns, and wide receiver Dashaun Davis caught 7 passes for 117 yards and 1 touchdown.

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