UNC Tar Heels Football Senior Day Victory

by Derrick Clyburn

The Tar Heels football team made sure that there was no senior day upset by routing Western Carolina 65-10. The Catamounts scored their first and last touch down on a Tyrie Adams 1 yard pass to Connell Young. From that moment on the UNC Tar Heels scored 65 straight points. Western Carolina ended the game with a late field goal. The Tar Heels are now on a two-game winning streak. Heading into Rivalry Week against the NC State Wolfpack.

Game Stats

UNC Total Offense – 611 Yards

Rushing 311, Passing 298

UNC Passing: Nathan Elliott 18-28-240yds 4 TD’s, Chazz Surratt   2-2-58yds 1 TD

UNC Rushing: Michael Carter 16-103yds 1 TD, Jordon Brown 11-69yds 1 TD, Chazz Surratt   1-59yds 1 TD

UNC Receiving: Anthony Ratliff-Williams 5-88 yds 1 TD, Josh Cabrera 3-39yds 2TD’s, Brandon Fritts 3-11yds 1 TD, Beau Corrales 1-44yds 1 TD

WCU Total Offense – 304 Yards

WCU Passing: Tyrie Adams 8-18-69yds 1TD

WCU Rushing: Detrez Newsome 26-107yds

WCU Receiving: Jordan Mathis 3-48yds, Connell Young 1-1yd 1 TD

Bright Spots

Nathan Elliott 18-28-240yds 4 TD’s. He was steady and moved the ball effectively and had no turnovers.

Michael Carter 16-103yds 1 TD, Jordon Brown 11-69yds 1 TD, and Chazz Surratt   1-59yds 1 TD. The Tar Heels rushed 311 yards as a team.

The Defense has been more reliable keeping the Tar Heels in games for most of the season after week two.

Needs Work

The offense and defense need to continue to finish the year off strong and build for next season.

Final Observations

This was a trap game for the UNC football team after such a challenging season. After Western Carolina scored the first touchdown. The Tar Heels exploded for 42 straight points before halftime. Hopefully, this momentum will lead to a victory over NC State in the finale.