CHAPEL HILL – North Carolina opened the season with a 35-30 loss at home to California after taking a 17-7 lead late in the first half.

The Tar Heels allowed 469 total yards but generated 440 for themselves.

Here is what some of the Heels had to say after the loss:

(Interviews are with Cam Dillard, Chazz Surratt, Michael Carter, Brandon Harris, Andre Smith and Austin Proehl.)

Sr. center Cam Dillard

Fr RB Michael Carter

Gr QB Brandon Harris

Jr LB Andre Smith

RS Fr QB Chazz Surratt

Sr WR Austin Proehl