Tar Heels Football: Takeaways from UNC vs. Georgia

Sep 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back T.J. Logan (8) dives for a touchdown against Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Reggie Carter (45) during the third quarter of the 2016 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

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Final thoughts

The offensive play-calling against Georgia was atrocious. After UNC head coach Larry Fedora received a flag for unsportmanslike conduct, UNC was pushed back deep into their own territory.

Several minutes later, North Carolina’s quarterback Mitch Trubisky throws a screen pass to Elijah Hood. Consequently, Hood is tackled in the end zone and Georgia gets a safety. In addition to receiving two points, Georgia gets the ball.

This sequence changed the momentum of the game. North Carolina was winning 24-14 early in the second half. After marching down the field and scoring a touchdown, Georgia got the safety. Some people blame the referees for UNC’s lost. UNC’s defense did not help the cause. The play-calling on offense was suspect as well, as noted here.

UNC should have played it safe and done a quarterback sneak instead of the screen pass. Trubisky is a runner similar to former UNC quarterback Marquise Williams. On Saturday, Trubisky rushed three times for yards.

Former track athlete Trubisky didn’t get to show off his speed against Georgia. UNC missed a golden opportunity to do this.

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