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Jersey Number 22
Zach Pekarek
- Position:
- Running Back
- Height:
- 6-1
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Burlington, Colo.
- Prev School:
- UNK
- High School:
- Ponderosa HS
Awards and Honors
- 2024 Big Sky Conference Fall All-Academic Team
2025: Appeared in two games as a redshirt junior special teams contributor…Saw action in the season opener against Chadron State (Aug. 30) and at Colorado State (Sept. 6)…Provided depth and support on special teams units in limited action during the season…
2024: Played in nine games. Had one punt return for 14 yards. Added eight tackles on the defensive side of the field
2023: Did not see any action
Prior to UNC
University of Nebraska-Kearney
2022: Redshirted
Personal: Son of Pam and John Pekarek. Has two sisters, Jaiden and Sienna and one brother, Ethan.
UNC Football Highlight vs Portland State
Monday, December 01
Ed Lamb Press Conference vs Portland State
Saturday, November 22
Ed Lamb Press Conference 11/19/25
Wednesday, November 19
Ed Lamb Press Conference 11/12/2025
Wednesday, November 12
