NFL News NFL News, Reports and Updates
Oct 26, 2024; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Jacolby Criswell (12) runs with the ball as Virginia Cavaliers defensive tackle Anthony Britton (55) chases during the first half at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
If you told me at the beginning of college football season that our North Carolina Tar Heels would be outperforming Florida State on the football field, I’d give you a funny look.
The Seminoles won the ACC last year with an undefeated record, then were a shocking omission from the College Football Playoff. That omission was quickly validated when Georgia curb-stomped FSU, but even without former star quarterback Jordan Travis, the blowout loss was embarrassing.
UNC looked like it would initially compete with the Seminoles atop the ACC in 2023, thanks to a 6-0 start and another electric offense, this time led by Drake Maye and Omarion Hampton. North Carolina jumped off a cliff faster than tourists being chased by an angry mob, though, losing five out of its final seven games to finish 8-5.
Going back to what we said earlier, surely Florida State is the better team this year – right?
Nope.
The Tar Heels, despite losing four consecutive games earlier this year before dominating Virginia, are 4-4 overall and 1-3 in the ACC. The Seminoles are 1-7 (1-6 ACC), amongst the worst Power 4 schools in the country and surely, the greatest disappointment.
Both programs will battle on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 3:30 p.m. in Tallahassee. UNC will try and score 40 points against its opponent for the fourth time this season – last week, Omarion Hampton and J.J. Jones engineered that effort at Virginia.
The Seminoles’ defense is slightly better than the Cavaliers, in terms of points allowed and points per game, but their offense is dead last in the ACC.
North Carolina has an…
Source link : https://sports.yahoo.com/unc-footballs-offensive-keys-week-234228531.html
Author : Tar Heels Wire
Publish date : 2024-10-30 23:42:28
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
