Javonte Williams kick-starts Tar Heels as they blow past Syracuse in final quarter

Posted Sep 12, 2020
For three quarters, the shaky play of UNC’s offensive line couldn’t block out doubts about the high expectations for this Tar Heels team. The line couldn’t contain blitzes, and quarterback Sam Howell had trouble recognizing them. But the Tar Heels finally wore down Syracuse with the power running of Javonte Williams and elusiveness of Michael Carter. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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