As disastrous as last season was for the Tar Heels, one of the few bright spots on the team was the running back corps. For the majority of the year, it was a three-headed attack that featured Michael Carter, Antonio Williams, and Jordon Brown. Those three combined for 1,448 yards on 256 attempt, an average of 5.7 yards per carry. However, during the last two games of the season, then-freshman Javonte Williams was given a major opportunity, and he flourished.
Against Western Carolina, Williams carried the ball 17 times for 93 yards and three touchdowns.