Inside The Defense: UNC's Win Over Georgia State

Posted Sep 13, 2021
Georgia State gained 271 total yards on 75 offensive plays, which is 3.6 yards per play. GSU was 5-for-17 on third downs, and 2-for-4 on fourth downs, including a failed fake punt. 17 Tar Heels that played 10 or more snaps graded out at 60 or higher: RaRa Dillworth 81.8; Eugene Asante 80.1; Tomon Fox 75.4; Ja’Qurious Conley 74.6; Power Echols 73.9. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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