Tar Heels Continue To Rotate Running Backs To Get Ground Game Going

Posted Sep 11, 2025
Through two games, UNC's leading rusher, Demon June, ranks 36th in the ACC in rushing yards, and he’s only received carries in one game so far. North Carolina used five different running backs Saturday in the win vs. Charlotte, and on running back carries, the Tar Heels averaged 4.5 yards per run. June led the way with 52 yards on nine carries. (Inside Carolina)

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