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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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Sep 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Deondre Francois (12) throws the ball in the first quarter against the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Deondre Francois (12) throws the ball in the first quarter against the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

Deondre Francois

Francois will be the best quarterback the Tar Heels have faced all season long and a tough one to contain.

The redshirt freshman was named the starter in 2016 for the Seminoles and had a pretty good opening game against Ole Miss. He wasn’t very good in the Seminoles game against Louisville, but that was an all-around poor team effort.

He’s completed 62.8 percent of his attempts for 951 yards and 7 touchdowns on the season.

The Tar Heels have to get pressure on the dual-threat quarterback, who can beat you through the air and scramble to keep plays alive. He’s only thrown two interceptions on the season so he doesn’t make a lot of mistakes.

Containment and pressure will be the biggest keys for the Tar Heels defense against Francois on Saturday.

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