The Irish finally got the monkey off their backs and won their first game of the Marcus Freeman era last week and look to start a winning streak.
They won’t get an easy opponent as the host Tar Heels can score with the best teams in the country.
The Heels have yet to face a defense with a pulse and this will most likely cause them the have more than a few struggles against the Irish.
The Irish on the other hand have allowed 351.7 yards-per-game and 21.3 points-per-game, something has to give
The Irish on the other hand have allowed 351.7 yards-per-game and 21.3 points-per-game, something has to give
. I think it will be the younger UNC offense, led by redshirt-freshman Drake Maye, as the Irish hold them closer the what their defensive averages are.
For the first time all season, offensive coordinator Tommy Rees went with a heavy Tyree approach and it payed off.
The junior had his best game of the young season, getting 17 rushes for 64-yards and catching 5 passes for 44-yards and a score.
He did plenty of heaving lifting in the first half, but wavered a bit in the second.
This time Rees evens out his usage between the halves and a much fresher Tyree in the later stages of the game rips off a few big plays.
It’s a bit mind boggling that through three games this Irish defense has yet to force a turnover. It’s just not normal at all,
. No doubt that defensive coordinator Al Golden has been focusing on this during the week.