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In UNC win, freshmen have larger roles


Freshmen played a significant role for UNC in its 66-0 win against Idaho on Saturday. , a redshirt freshman, made his first career start at left tackle in place of , a junior who sat out with an undisclosed injury. And , a true freshman, led the Heels with four catches for 89 yards and two touchdowns, which were the first of his collegiate career. (Charlotte Observer)

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