UNC Football: 2016 Starters preview – Offense
![Oct 17, 2015; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Larry Fedora (in white) leads his team onto the field prior to a game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports Oct 17, 2015; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Larry Fedora (in white) leads his team onto the field prior to a game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/a565a56755a5e8f2e30d17012c88a37277f266a44c15c68b1b74f0bd74e02085.jpg)
2016 Tar Heel Starters: Offense
With football less than 2 months away, it’s time to take a look at this years projected starting lineups for the Tar Heels. This week we will take a look at the offense and follow up with the defense next week.
Before we dive into the projected starting lineups, let’s take a look back at how the 2015 Tar Heel offense finished on a national level.
- #12 in the Nation in Total Yardage (6,816 Total Yards) 2nd in the ACC behind Clemson
- 335 Total First Downs, 13th in the Nation (2nd in the ACC behind Clemson)
- #13 in the Nation in rushing yards (3,142 Total Yards) 2nd in the ACC behind Clemson
- 31 Passing Touchdowns, 16th in the Nation (2nd in the ACC behind Clemson)
- 7th in the nation (1st in the ACC) with 40 Total Rushing Touchdowns
With 7 returning starters on offense and a well prepared Mitch Trubsiky behind center, the Tar Heels look to be on track for another amazing offense year.
Let’s take a look at the projected starters for the 2016 football season.
These projections are based on information gathered from Ourlads and is subject to change.
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