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In a tightly contested season opener, North Carolina edged out Minnesota with a final score of 19-17. The game featured a series of turnovers and missed opportunities, including a missed 27-yard field goal attempt by Minnesota's Dragan Kesich in the first half. North Carolina's Max Johnson opened the scoring with a 3-yard touchdown run, giving the Tar Heels a 7-0 lead in the second quarter. Minnesota responded with a touchdown from Marcus Major, tying the game at 7-7. As the game progressed, Minnesota took a 14-7 lead just before halftime with a sneak from quarterback Max Brosmer. However, North Carolina rallied back, with Noah Burnette kicking a series of field goals, including a 52-yarder that cut the deficit to 14-13. In the fourth quarter, a turnover by Minnesota allowed Burnette to kick a 41-yard field goal, putting North Carolina ahead 16-14. Minnesota regained the lead with a 30-yard field goal from Kesich, but Burnette's final kick of 45 yards sealed the victory for the Tar Heels. The game concluded with Minnesota's last attempt at a 47-yard field goal falling short as time expired.
