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UNC Football Star Needs One More TD to Climb Program List

UNC football running back Omarion Hampton is only two rushing touchdowns shy of his mark last season.

Matt Giles

UNC football running back Omarion Hampton
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UNC football needs one more win to achieve bowl eligibility for the sixth straight season since head coach Mack Brown's return to Chapel Hill. The unranked Tar Heels (5-4, 2-3 ACC), now riding a two-game winning streak, have a chance to check off that goal when they host the unranked Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-5, 2-3 ACC) in Kenan Stadium at 8 p.m. ET Saturday (ACC Network), UNC's first night game at home this season.

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Meanwhile, the 2024 Tar Heels' most prolific offensive weapon, junior running back Omarion Hampton, needs only one more rushing touchdown to move into third place on the all-time UNC football career list.

Currently, Hampton's 34 scores on the ground is tied with former Tar Heel bruiser back Natrone Means. Former UNC quarterback Marquise Williams sits alone at No. 3 with 35.

Hampton trails No. 2 on the list, Mike Voight, by eight and No. 1 Leon Johnson by nine.

And with two rushing scores against the Demon Deacons, the 21-year-old Omarion Hampton would match his 15 as a sophomore, the sixth most in a season by any Tar Heel.

Plus, the 6-foot-2, 220-pounder from Clayton, N.C., enters the UNC football squad's Saturday night showdown with 3,083 career rushing yards, needing only 90 more to leapfrog Don McCauley at No. 6 in program history.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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