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By Nick Delahanty

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 02: Josh Downs #11 of the North Carolina Tar Heels catches his second touchdown pass against the Texas A&M Aggies in the fourth quarter of the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on January 02, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 02: Josh Downs #11 of the North Carolina Tar Heels catches his second touchdown pass against the Texas A&M Aggies in the fourth quarter of the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on January 02, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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Sep 3, 2021; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Josh Downs (11) gets past Virginia Tech Hokies defensive back Keonta Jenkins (33) and runs in for a touchdown during the second half at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2021; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Josh Downs (11) gets past Virginia Tech Hokies defensive back Keonta Jenkins (33) and runs in for a touchdown during the second half at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Josh Downs

Downs, like the rest of the North Carolina offense, was essentially non-existent throughout the first half. However, the Hokies couldn’t slow down the sophomore wide receiver for four full quarters.

The Suwanee, GA native ended up setting career-highs in receptions (8) and yards (123). Downs scored the first touchdown of the Tar Heels season, as he took a Sam Howell screen pass 37-yards down the field for a score.

With the score, Downs became part of history. The touchdown was Howell’s 69th career touchdown pass, which now is the most ever by a Tar Heels quarterback.

As the Tar Heels need to replace a good chunk of their skill player production from a year ago, Downs most certainly will have his chance to help fill the void. Based on his first game action this season, you could make the case that the sophomore pass catcher is set for a huge breakout year.

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Check in with the Keeping It Heel team next week to find out with UNC football players earn helmet sticker honors for the Tar Heels matchup with Georgia State.

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