
Michael Carter and Javonte Williams
You can’t start talking about this game without talking about the dynamic rushing duo of Michael Carter and Javonte Williams.
Simply put, the Tar Heels offense was led by their two running backs. Overall, the duo combined to rush for 544 yards, which is a new FBS record.
This GIF never gets old!
— Carolina Football (@UNCFootball) December 13, 2020
A school-record 22 touchdowns pic.twitter.com/EfRNlTzwsB
After a three-touchdown performance last week, Carter followed it up with yet another outstanding performance. The senior tailback carried the ball 24 times for 308 yards and two touchdowns. The Navarre, FL native averaged 12.8 yards-per-carry.
Fancy footwork by Carter on the score! 🕺@TarHeelFootball | #ACCFootball
— ACC Football (@ACCFootball) December 12, 2020
📺 https://t.co/N5k5mBmMyR pic.twitter.com/ecb9HUSDqu
To go along with Carter’s big day on the ground, Williams had yet another impressive performance of his own. The junior carried the ball 23 times for 236 yards and three scores, and had some runs that drew a lot of attention via social media.
I love Javonte Williams so much. Holy smokes what a run. #UNC pic.twitter.com/mDuiYLzqic
— Keeping It Heel (@KeepingItHeel) December 12, 2020
With his three touchdowns, Williams also set a new UNC school record:
This GIF never gets old!
— Carolina Football (@UNCFootball) December 13, 2020
A school-record 22 touchdowns pic.twitter.com/EfRNlTzwsB
In one of the Tar Heels’ biggest games, the team’s running back duo put up their best overall performance. It’s often that one (or both) of these student-athletes end up on our weekly helmet sticker honors list, and after this week’s performance, there’s no doubt that they both deserve the honor once again this week!