Things UNC Football must fix before September 18 against Virginia

Posted Sep 8, 2021
The Tar Heels can scarcely afford another ACC loss if they hope to play in the league’s championship game. Carolina now faces a long climb, and must start by addressing issues that surfaced in Week 1. First, pass protection: UNC ranked near the bottom of the ACC in sacks allowed last season. On Friday in Blacksburg, Sam Howell was sacked six times. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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