UNC football head coach Mack Brown in 1997 (RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports)
UNC Football Picks Perfect 'Throwback' Fit for Primetime Game
Before this year, 1997 was the last time the UNC football program began a season with five straight wins. Of course, Mack Brown was head coach then, and the 72-year-old is now in the fifth season of his second stint with Tar Heels.
That 1997 squad reeled off eight in a row. So, as the No. 12 Tar Heels (5-0, 2-0 ACC) gear up to make it 6-0 but against the first opponent with a ranking by their name in the No. 25 Miami Hurricanes, it's only fitting that UNC is pulling out the 90s-era look for the nationally televised Saturday night showdown in Chapel Hill.
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On Thursday night, UNC teased the threads via the following 90s-grade highlights of Saturday's dominant 40-7 home win over Syracuse:
Here's the official video uniform reveal on Thursday:
And the close-up photos:
While some view the jerseys as cursed, given UNC's 0-2 record wearing them last season, it's worth noting that these aren't the 2022 Tar Heels. No, this bunch has already ended the curse of the "Stormtrooper" getup in its 41-24 win at Pitt in Week 4.
If UNC football prevails on Saturday night, these Tar Heels would be in perfect position to potentially outdo the 1997 team by starting a season 9-0. After all, their next three outings come against Virginia, Georgia Tech, and Campbell.
The Tar Heels and Hurricanes battle at 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC) in Kenan Memorial Stadium.
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