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UNC Football: 5 Keys To Victory vs. Illinois

By Horran Cameron

Sep 19, 2015; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels receiver Bug Howard (84) runs after a catch against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at Kenan Memorial Stadium. North Carolina won 48-14. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels receiver Bug Howard (84) runs after a catch against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at Kenan Memorial Stadium. North Carolina won 48-14. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Kendrick Foster (22) scores a touchdown against Murray State Racers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Kendrick Foster (22) scores a touchdown against Murray State Racers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports /

UNC’s run defense must stop Illinois’ Kendrick Foster!

As stated earlier, last week Kendrick Foster rushed four times for 118 yards and two touchdowns. Yes, he touched the ball four times against Murray State.

.UNC’s run defense is nonexistent. Georgia did not respect Carolina’s defense. That’s why they ran the ball with running back Nick Chubb 32 times, which resulted in a few scores and over 200 yards; from one player.

If North Carolina’s run defense shows today, Illinois will have a hard time scoring against the Tar Heels. Point blank. UNC’s run defense is the question mark for this game. Can they stop the run?

Foster comes into this game well-rested and very confident.

Last week, Foster dominated the game with four carries. North Carolina’s ability to stop explosive runs from Foster will be a determining factor in the outcome of today’s game.

North Carolina can not afford to allow Foster to do things like this:

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