In 2021, Mack Brown bemoaned the fact that the Tar Heels could not win close games or road games. This season the Tar Heels are doing both. They’re 4-0 on the road, with all those wins coming by a touchdown or less. There is still plenty of football to play, but at UNC, starting with six wins in the first seven games historically augurs well for a strong finish. (WRAL Sports Fan) UNC Running Back Elijah Green Seizes Opportunity
With D.J. Jones out for Saturday's game at Duke, North Carolina sophomore running back Elijah Green was called on and produced for the Tar Heels.