5 Predictions for the UNC football program's ACC contest vs. Virginia

5 Predictions for the UNC football program’s ACC contest vs. Virginia

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 07: Bryson Nesbit #18 of the North Carolina Tar Heels celebrates after making a touchdown catch against the Syracuse Orange during the first half of their game at Kenan Memorial Stadium on October 07, 2023 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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Nov 17, 2018; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back British Brooks (34) runs the ball against Western Carolina Catamounts defensive back Marvin Tillman (29) in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The North Carolina Tar Heels won 49-26. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 2: Brooks finds his groove

On opening night, British Brooks ran for 103 yards over 15 carries, setting himself up for what looked like the start of a strong season.

However, an injury derailed him, and the emergence of Omarion Hampton has really limited his opportunities since.

In four games since returning, Brooks has tallied 77 total rushing yards with double the carries (30) in that span. He hasn’t had more than 25 rushing yards since, but that will change this week.

If the Tar Heels can get out to a comfortable lead, the running game will take over. Not wanting to burden Hampton with a heavy workload, Mack Brown will turn to Brooks, who will take advantage of the opportunity.

Not saying that Brooks will run for 200 yards here, but I expect him to record 75-90 yards and a score.

You can put that in the B(r)ooks!

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