1. Texas A&M was exactly as advertised in a 41-27 Orange Bowl win over Carolina. The Aggies were physical, talented, methodical--in general, one of the best teams in the country. That's the level Carolina wants to be playing at on a regular basis...and given the game, the Tar Heels may not be very far away.
2. Carolina spent most of the game playing very well without their two incredible tailbacks, Michael Carter and Javonte Williams. But on the final meaningful offensive drive, the absences bit them, as the Tar Heels couldn't convert second and one (a pass), and then failed on third and one and fourth and two (both runs).