2016 Sun Bowl: Six players to watch for UNC-Stanford

Nov 5, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Larry Fedora leads his players onto the field before the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 48-20. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mitch Trubisky

Trubisky is by far the most important player for the Heels this game. In what many believe could be his last game as a Heel, Trubisky must be near spotless in order to get a UNC victory. Trubisky is completing 69% of his passes this season, and anything near that clip could be great for the Heels.

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Trubisky could also help his draft stock big time this game.

Having a big performance in a bowl game, against a great team will open even more eyes. Since the Georgia game, the only question around Trubisky has been if he can play well in the spotlight.

A big time game against Stanford could go a long ways in proving those doubters, and nobody would like to prove those doubters wrong more, than Mitch Trubisky.

If Mitch can get a solid contribution from TJ Logan, it should help relieve some pressure, and allow him to be himself.

If he plays anything like he did for a majority of the season, Trubisky could not only help the Tar Heel claim a big bowl victory but also solidify him as the top QB in the draft.

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