And then there were six.
The number of undefeated college football teams residing in the state of North Carolina trimmed down from nine to six over the weekend. Duke, North Carolina and Wake Forest all improved to 3-0 in the FBS ranks. Barton and Lenoir-Rhyne improved to 3-0 in Division II action, while D2 Mars Hill upped its record to 2-0.
Catawba suffered its first loss at the hands of Mars Hill, while North Carolina Central (FCS) lost at UCLA and Guilford (Division III) fell at Huntingdon (Alab.).
A few more facts from the weekend:
- 16 of the state’s 35 teams won games
- Four games involved two North Carolina teams playing each other, guaranteeing one would lose
- 11 NC teams are still seeking their first victory heading into week four. All are 0-3.
- St. Andrews had a bye this weekend
- Five teams won for the first time: Louisburg College, Elon, Davidson, Winston-Salem State and Fayetteville State
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The North Carolina Football New Statewide Standings:
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ECU opens the statewide slate Thursday at UAB, App State visits Coastal Carolina on Friday and 23 games follow Saturday - Chowan football records historic upset over No. 15 North Greenville, 16-13
Chowan takes over sole possession of first place in Conference Carolinas - Wake Forest football ranked No. 21 by Associated Press, No. 23 in coaches poll
Demon Deacons join Top 25 for the first time since 2022 after dominating NC State 38-14 on Saturday - UNC defeats No. 25 Pittsburgh 21-17, giving Bill Belichick his first ranked win
Tar Heels turn to defense in the fourth quarter to hand Pitt its first loss of the season - Johnson C. Smith Rolls Past Shaw 49-6, Stays Unbeaten in CIAA Play
Damien Mazil accounts for five touchdowns, and the Golden Bulls remain unbeaten in CIAA play
