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Timir Hickman-Collins makes his first career interception one he'll never forget

Hickman-Collins' first career interception is one he'll remember for quite some time.
ByNick Delahanty
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University of North Carolina linebacker Timir Hickman-Collins (54) carries the U.S. flag running with team on the field from the locker room before the first quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, September 19, 2026.
University of North Carolina linebacker Timir Hickman-Collins (54) carries the U.S. flag running with team on the field from the locker room before the first quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, September 19, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

There's recording your first collegiate interception, and then there's doing what Timir Hickman-Collins did on Saturday afternoon.

Hickman-Collins made sure his first career interception would be one to remember, taking a pass all the way to the end zone for a 62-yard pick-six during the first quarter of the Tar Heels' nonconference matchup against UConn.

With the Huskies facing fourth-and-three, quarterback Kalieb Osborne attempted to keep the drive alive through the air. Instead, Hickman-Collins intercepted the pass and raced downfield for the score.

Talk about making your first interception count!

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For any defensive player, recording that first collegiate interception is a milestone. Turning it into six points makes the accomplishment even sweeter.

Hickman-Collins didn't just come away with the football. He delivered a momentum-changing play for a UNC team looking to return to the win column after a narrow loss to top-ranked Miami.

The touchdown was particularly important, considering UNC's offense had struggled to get anything going early in the contest.

Sometimes, a defense needs to provide the spark. Hickman-Collins did exactly that.

Hopefully, more interceptions are coming for Timir Hickman-Collins, but it's safe to say he'll never forget his first.

After all, there's no better way to introduce yourself to the interception column than with a trip to the end zone.

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