Saturday was an opportunity for UNC to execute efficiently against a rival projected to finish last in the preseason ACC Coastal Division poll. While Phil Longo’s offense left a lot to be desired – UNC averaged 3.6 yards per carry and allowed Sam Howell to be sacked five times – Jay Bateman’s defense was surprising stout against a solid David Cutcliffe offense. (Inside Carolina) Video: UNC's Sam Howell Carves Up Duke's Defense
UNC's Sam Howell was masterful in the Tar Heels' 38-7 win against Duke on Saturday. Howell completed 18-of-32 passes for 321 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Defensive Growth in UNC's Blowout Victory Over Duke
