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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 running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball in the second quarter as South Florida Bulls linebacker Danny Thomas (53) defends at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball in the second quarter as South Florida Bulls linebacker Danny Thomas (53) defends at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

Dalvin Cook

Cook finally looked like the running back everyone expected him to be in the Seminoles big win over USF.

Now he presents the biggest challenge for the Tar Heels on Saturday. With UNC’s struggling to stop the run, Cook could have a field day against the Tar Heels defense.

Cook had his first 100-plus yard game of the season when he put up 257 against USF. He’s got 4 rushing touchdowns on the season and has been a weapon in the receiving game as well.

The Tar Heels have already faced Nick Chubb, who ran for 200-plus yards on them, and Cook could do the same thing.

Look for FSU to pound the rock early and often, trying to expose UNC’s poor run defense. If the Tar Heels cant win the line of scrimmage and stop Cook, it could be a long day in Tallahassee.

Here’s to hoping they can.

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