Demon June runs for 3 TDs as North Carolina routs East Tennessee State 35-3 for 2-0 start

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- , Demon June had three rushing touchdowns and Billy Edwards threw for two first-quarter scores as North Carolina routed East Tennessee State 35-3 on Saturday in its home opener. June ran for touchdowns of 9, 6, and 1 yard for the Tar Heels, who improved to 2-0 for the fourth time in the last five seasons. “Good to get that one today,” North Carolina coach Bill Belichick said. “It was a solid effort in all three phases.” Edwards completed 15 of 20 passes for 244 yards, connecting with eight different receivers. Jelani Thurman had a team-high 71 yards receiving, including a 24-yard catch-and-run to open the scoring just 1:19 in.