Mack Brown Ends Tenure as UNC Coach

Mack Brown concluded his tenure as head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels with a 35-30 loss to NC State in his final game. Despite his recent firing, Brown expressed no anger towards the decision but criticized the manner in which it was handled, stating he was disappointed by the lack of a joint announcement with the university. The game saw a dramatic finish, with Omarion Hampton performing well for the Tar Heels, but ultimately NC State clinched the win with a late touchdown from Hollywood Smothers. This defeat marks the end of Brown’s second stint at UNC, where he became the program's winningest coach. Following the game, Brown confirmed he would not coach in the team's upcoming bowl game, and UNC's administration is set to appoint an interim coach. The university is now on the lookout for a new head coach as they await potential bowl game selection.