Three observations from Syracuse-North Carolina: Tar Heels dominate the fourth quarter

Posted Sep 13, 2020
Most teams have struggled out of the gate after an uneven offseason. In that sense, the Tar Heels' sluggishness against Syracuse shouldn't come as a surprise. Another factor to consider: UNC is still young, with more sophomores in Saturday's starting lineup, eight, than seniors, seven. The Tar Heels' centerpiece, quarterback Sam Howell, is only a sophomore. (USA Today)

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