The University of North Carolina's football season came to a disappointing end on Saturday with a devastating 42-19 defeat against North Carolina State University. The lopsided loss served as a perfect representation of what has been a thoroughly disappointing campaign for the Tar Heels.

The defeat capped off a miserable 4-8 season for UNC, marking the program's worst record since 2018. The poor performance against their in-state rivals highlighted the numerous struggles the team has faced throughout the year, from offensive inconsistencies to defensive breakdowns that have plagued the squad.

Sports columnist Art Chansky, writing in his regular "Art's Angle" column, described the loss as emblematic of the entire season's problems. The 23-point margin of defeat against NC State underscored the significant gaps between UNC's current performance level and their competitive aspirations in college football.

As the season mercifully comes to a close, questions now turn to what lies ahead for the UNC football program. The poor record raises concerns about the direction of the team and what changes might be necessary to return the Tar Heels to competitive form in future seasons.