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UNC vs. FSU: 6 key players for Saturday’s matchup in Tallahassee

By Zack Pearson

Sep 17, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Ryan Switzer (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Ryan Switzer (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 5, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels cornerback M.J. Stewart (6) pursues the ball carrier during the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the ACC football championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Clemson defeated North Carolina 45-37. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels cornerback M.J. Stewart (6) pursues the ball carrier during the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the ACC football championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Clemson defeated North Carolina 45-37. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

M.J. Stewart

While the North Carolina Tar Heels can hope to contain running back Dalvin Cook, the secondary must step up on Saturday.

That starts with M.J. Stewart.

The Seminoles have two good wide receivers in Jesus Wilson and Travis Rudolph, giving quarterback Deondre Francois some threats all over the field. But the Tar Heels have two pretty damn good cornerbacks in M.J. Stewart and Des Lawrence.

Look for Stewart and Lawrence to be matched up early on Rudolph, taking turns on the Seminoles best receiver.

If Stewart can have a big game and take away one of the Seminoles biggest threats, it could bode well for the Tar Heels defense all around.

We will see come Saturday.

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