Georgia star running back Nick Chubb says he'll be ready for Tar Heels in opener Posted Jun 27, 2016 It was encouraging news for the Georgia Bulldogs when standout running back Nick Chubb pronounced himself fully recovered from knee surgery and again fit for action last week in Athens. The schedule puts North Carolina’s defense first in line for Chubb’s possible return when the Heels and Dawgs open the season Sept. 3. in Atlanta. (WRAL Sports Fan)