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Why North Carolina will win the Coastal

Posted Jul 28, 2014
The running game: In UNC’s first seven games, it averaged 102 yards on the ground, 2.8 yards per carry and scored six rushing touchdowns. In its last six games, that average jumped to 202 yards per game, 5.1 yards per carry and the Heels scored 13 times on the ground. Now ’s crew adds hulking freshman to a backfield that already includes , and . (ESPN.com)

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