The North Carolina football team rushed the ball 33 times during Saturday’s 50-14 dismantling of Wake Forest. UNC’s best running back received only eight of those carries.
But for Elijah Hood, the Tar Heels’ sophomore tailback, eight carries were all he needed to assert his dominance against the Demon Deacons.
Making the most of his limited opportunities, Hood rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown, averaging 12.6 yards per carry.
Hood’s stats dwarfed those of any other player who ran the ball on Saturday. But even when Coach Larry Fedora was asked about his halfback’s performance, he referenced Hood’s few touches unprompted.