Tar Heels Explode Offensively to Fend Off Early JMU Upset Bid

Posted Sep 18, 2016
Early on in UNC’s 56-28 win over James Madison, it wouldn’t have been easy to tell the difference between the Tar Heel defense and the Grand Canyon. However, a career day from quarterback Mitch Trubisky helped UNC fight through its shortcomings in its home opener—as the Tar Heels made sure there would be no upsets happening on their watch. (Chapelboro.com)

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