Tar Heels Bracing for Physical Test

Posted Nov 13, 2014
Miami’s Duke Johnson showcased his ability to run around UNC defenders two weeks ago. Pittsburgh will employ a different approach in its ground game against the Tar Heels this weekend. Pitt running back James Conner leads the ACC with 149.1 rushing yards per game, while Johnson ranks second with 134.8 ypg. The similarities, by and large, end there in trying to compare the rushing attacks. (Inside Carolina)

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