How UNC Football's True Freshmen Are Performing Through Two Games

Posted Sep 18, 2021
It is just two games, but with UNC's 59-17 win over Georgia State, several true freshmen got onto the field for their first action. Only four played in the season-opening loss at Virginia Tech, but nine more saw action against the Panthers. So who has played how much and what are their numbers? Here is a look at how the true freshmen have performed. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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