Athlon's Top 2018 UNC Football Plays and Players

Posted Dec 4, 2018
The 2018 North Carolina football season will be remembered as the one that ended Larry Fedora’s run in Chapel Hill. a 2-9 season didn't feature a lot of positives, but here are some awards for the UNC football team. Offensive MVP: Dazz Newsome, WR; Defensive MVP: Cole Holcomb, LB; Best Freshman: Trey Morrison, CB; Player to Watch in 2019: Cade Fortin, QB. (Athlon Sports)

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