As UNC football transitions to rebuilding year, some players to watch

Posted Oct 6, 2017
The Tar Heels are relatively young, and the injuries to regular players provide meaningful, live reps for the reserves, presumably the players who will be relied upon in the future. “(On the) offensive and defensive sides of the ball, I've seen a lot of younger guys step up and just try to take control of their role,” said UNC junior defensive tackle Jeremiah Clarke. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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