UNC Running Back Elijah Green Seizes Opportunity

Posted Oct 19, 2022
With D.J. Jones out for Saturday's game at Duke, North Carolina sophomore running back Elijah Green was called on and produced for the Tar Heels. In only three carries, Green capitalized with 24 yards and two TDs to help UNC secure a 38-35 win. He added one catch for eight yards. They were Green's first offensive snaps since the season opener. (Inside Carolina)

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