Three UNC players earn PFF honors after win over UConn
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 6:29 PM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated UConn 38-21 on November 7, marking their fifth victory of the season. UNC, now 5-4 overall and 2-3 in the ACC, took control early with a pick-six from Timir Hickman-Collins. The Tar Heels' defense excelled, leading to three players being named to the PFF ACC Team of the Week: Leroy Jackson, Javion Butts, and Jalon Thompson. With one more win needed for bowl eligibility, UNC will face Louisville next.
- •UNC's defense led in a strong performance against UConn.
- •Leroy Jackson, Javion Butts, and Jalon Thompson earned PFF honors.
- •Timir Hickman-Collins scored a pick-six early in the game.
- •UNC is now 5-4 overall and hosts Louisville next.
- 6:29 PMYahoo Sports — Three UNC football players earn weekly PFF Honors for win at UConn
"UNC won its fifth football game on November 7, pulling away from UConn in a 17-point rout. Three Tar Heels earned Team of the Week honors.
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