Tar Heels Offensive Line Putting Pieces in Place Ahead of Game Week

Posted Aug 19, 2022
One week shy of kicking off the season, UNC's offensive line still is in the process of putting the pieces together. As many as nine linemen are in the mix to earn playing time for the Tar Heels, from true freshman five-star recruit Zach Rice to fifth-year seniors such as William Barnes and Ed Montilus to graduate transfers Corey Gaynor and Spencer Rolland. (Inside Carolina)

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