The Carolina Football Hour (97.9 The Hill)

Hosted weekly by 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh, “The Carolina Football Hour” recaps the weekend’s action for UNC Football through the season while hearing from fans about how they believe the weekend went for the Tar Heels. Featuring caller’s voicemails, guest segments, analysis and more from the Chapel Hill community, it’s the flagship station for Tar Heel sports’ show for Monday nights before live coach’s show! Call or text 919-240-6000 to be included.

The Carolina Football Hour (97.9 The Hill) is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  N.C. State Buries UNC Football Along With The Heels’ 2025 Season — The Carolina Football Hour (Dec. 1, 2025)

  Dec 1, 20251 hourS0

  <p>UNC football ends its season with a blowout loss to N.C. State, 42-19, in a performance that feels like a microcosm of the whole season. 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh debrief what went wrong against the Wolfpack, as well as the first season under Bill Belichick. They discuss the offensive woes and the defense’s regression against stopping the run, as well as look ahead to what the 2026 schedule holds for Carolina. Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley joins to provide prospective (and hindsight) on why expectations were high in Belichick’s first year vs. the reality...

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  Penalties Unravel UNC Football’s Comeback vs. Duke and Bowl Hopes — The Carolina Football Hour (Nov. 24, 2025)

  Nov 24, 20251 hourS0

  <p>Despite a spirited second-half comeback that saw them take the lead, UNC football couldn’t hold on vs. Duke during Senior Day, falling 32-25. 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh discuss Carolina’s offense stepping up in the second half while special teams arguably lost the games — in part, because of penalties. Bryn Renner joins to break that down further, as well as Gio Lopez’s QB play and the rivalry experience with N.C. State. Plus: a trio of “What In Tar-Nation?!” calls feature a song recommendation, a look at what the Wolfpack are bringing to Saturday’s gam...

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  UNC Disappoints, Faces Familiar Questions After Loss at Wake Forest — The Carolina Football Hour (Nov. 17, 2025)

  Nov 17, 20251 hourS0

  <p>The air of optimism around UNC football is let out of the balloon as the Tar Heels fall flat against Wake Forest, losing 28-12 and failing to get into the endzone. 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh break down what went wrong on offense for Carolina and whether any changes can be made to help move the ball as they close out the season. The pair also run through the defense’s performance and coaching staff’s decisions, ranging from play calls to timeouts that left fans scratching their heads. Inside Carolina’s Adam Smith joins for “The Handof...

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  UNC Beats Stanford, Now Faces Stretch of In-State Rivals — The Carolina Football Hour (Nov. 10, 2025)

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  <p>A 20-15 win over Stanford on Saturday puts UNC football in position to end the year by making a statement and earning bowl eligibility. But to do so, the Tar Heels will have to win two out of three against their in-state rivals. 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh discuss by reviewing Carolina’s play against the Cardinal — with the defense thriving in its pass rush and the offense continuing to be a grind. The pair are joined by Inside Carolina’s Joey Powell to talk about the team’s over-performance despite their struggles and under-performance despite the hype t...

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  SPECIAL EDITION: UNC Picks Up First ACC Win — The Carolina Football Hour (Nov. 5, 2025)

  Nov 5, 202522 minS0

  <p>The combination of UNC men’s basketball’s season and Election Night coverage delayed the show, but 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh convene for an abbreviated edition of The Carolina Football Hour to discuss the team earning its first Power 4 win of the season vs. Syracuse last Friday. The Orange were not formidable opponents, but it provided a chance for UNC to play one of its best games of the year — what successes can be built upon to help the Tar Heels end the season stronger? Plus, the guys take a brief look at Stanford and discuss...

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