UNC Tar Heels Football Team Lose on Final Drive
by Derrick Clyburn
North Carolina’s Dyami Brown (2) reacts after scoring on a 34-yard pass from quarterback Sam Howell against Virginia during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
The North Carolina football team has been in so many close games this season. They make it very difficult for themselves and their fans with so much drama to end games.
North Carolina scored enough points to win the game but the defense with a plethora of injuries in the secondary was exposed all day. Getting beat on man coverage most of the day. The freshman DBs didn’t make a play on the ball which made an easy pitch and catch for Virginia.
Dyami Brown had a monster game with 202 yards on 6 receptions and 3 touchdowns.
UNC Game Stats
UNC Total Offense – 539 Yards
Rushing 186 Passing 353
UNC Passing: Sam Howell 15-26-353yds 4TD’s
UNC Rushing: Michael Carter 14-87yds, Javonte Williams 16-98yds
UNC Receiving: Dyami Brown 6-202yds 3TD’s, Dazz Newsome 4-65yds, Antoine Green 2-62yds 1TD
UVA Total Offense – 517 Yards
UVA Passing: Bryce Perkins 30-39-378yds3TD’s
UVA Rushing: Bryce Perkins 24-112yds 2TD’s
UVA Receiving: Terrell Jana 13-146yds, Hasise Dubois 6-97yds 1TD
UNC Bright Spots
Sam Howell threw for 4 touchdowns on 15 of 26 attempts.
Dyami Brown had a career-high 6 catches for 202 yards and 3 TDs.
Needs Work
The defensive coordinator is going to have to find a way to help his young secondary. Opponents are exploiting them every game.
The offensive line needs to be more disciplined and cut down on penalties.
Mack Brown and the team have to work on getting leads and closing games out.
Final Observations
This North Carolina football team has been exciting to watch. They have also been very frustrating to watch when they allow games to slip out of their grasp.
UNC either has the offense or the defense not holding up their side of the ball in the close losses. They need to have more consistency.