UNC Offense Embracing Physical, Run-First Identity

Posted Sep 2, 2024
Since North Carolina's 19-17 win against Minnesota, Mack Brown has engaged in continuous dialogue with his staff about UNC's offensive identity. Brown's mission is to be a team that can "run the ball and stop the run." He believes UNC is as physical as it's ever been up front on both sides of the ball. "We are going to be a physical, running football team." (Inside Carolina)

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