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UNC Football: North Carolina Helmet Stickers vs Notre Dame

By Nick Delahanty

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 12: Michael Carter #8 of the North Carolina Tar Heels runs against the Syracuse Orange during their game at Kenan Stadium on September 12, 2020 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 12: Michael Carter #8 of the North Carolina Tar Heels runs against the Syracuse Orange during their game at Kenan Stadium on September 12, 2020 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /
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BLACKSBURG, VA – OCTOBER 19: Punter Ben Kiernan #91 of the North Carolina Tar Heels kicks against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the second half at Lane Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images)
BLACKSBURG, VA – OCTOBER 19: Punter Ben Kiernan #91 of the North Carolina Tar Heels kicks against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the second half at Lane Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) /

Ben Kiernan

In a game in which the Tar Heels were forced to punt seven times, Ben Kiernan ended up being a key contributor in this week’s contest.

The sophomore from Dublin, Ireland made the most of his opportunities on the field. Kiernan’s seven punts traveled for 354 yards, averaging 50.6 yards per-punt. Three of his punts traveled 50 or more yards, and five of the seven landed inside the 20 yard-line.

Kiernan’s success punting the football was huge in regards to Notre Dame’s field position. On multiple occasions, the sophomore punter was able to pin the Fighting Irish deep in their own territory, which definitely was beneficial to the Tar Heels defense.

He may not get the recognition that he deserves, but Ben Kiernan had a standout performance in arguably the Tar Heels’ biggest game of their season so far.

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