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Tar Heels Football: Takeaways from UNC vs. Illinois

By Horran Cameron

Sep 10, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) sets up to pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the 1st quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) sets up to pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the 1st quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn
Sep 10, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn /

North Carolina’s Run Defense Needs Work

Illinois jumped North Carolina right away. Fighting Illini running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn had a great game as he finished with 15 rushes for 116 yards and one touchdown. That touchdown came on the third play of the game as he scampered 65 yards for the score.

Fellow running back Kendrick Foster carried the ball 12 times for 54 yards.

Although North Carolina won the game 48-23, the Tar Heels gave up 170 yards between two players. If it was not for the fumble in the second quarter, Illinois could have possibly won the game.

Prior to the fumble, Illinois was up 14-10 and had control of the game. Quarterback Wes Lunt fumbled after a five-yard loss and the Tar Heels recovered.

This play changed the momentum in North Carolina’s favor during the first half.

Lunt fumbled several times throughout the game. Despite Vaughn’s big game, the North Carolina defense kept Lunt in check. Lunt completed 17 of 35 passes for 127 yards. This is not a good outing from a senior quarterback.

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