Athlon's North Carolina Football 2016 Team Awards

Posted Dec 6, 2016
Offensive MVP: Mitch Trubisky, QB; The junior stepped in this season and exceeded all expectations by completing 281-of-408 passes (68.9 percent) for 3,468 yards and 28 touchdowns to just four interceptions. Those around the program expected Trubisky to be capable, but it's hard to imagine anyone predicting the type of success he eventually had. (Athlon Sports)

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