Five Thoughts After The Tar Heels' Victory Over Georgia State

Posted Sep 11, 2022
North Carolina was having trouble running the football until Omarion Hampton exploded on a 58-yard touchdown run. Hampton finished the game with 110 yards on 16 carries and two touchdowns. D.J. Jones got banged up but did return, and that combination along with George Pettaway will be capable of taking pressure off quarterback Drake Maye. (Athlon Sports)

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