Five matchups UNC needs to win at NC State to beat the Wolfpack

Posted Nov 26, 2021
UNC quarterback Sam Howell returns after sitting out last week’s win over Wofford with an injury. He’s helped the Tar Heels score over 40 points the past two seasons in wins over NC State. But UNC enters its regular-season finale Friday as an underdog. Here are five matchups the Tar Heels have to win to claim a third straight victory in the rivalry game. (MSN.com)

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