5 Predictions for the UNC football program's contest vs. Georgia Tech

5 Predictions for the UNC football program’s contest vs. Georgia Tech

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 23: J.J. Jones #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels signals a first down after a catch in the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) /

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Oct 14, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Omarion Hampton (28) carries the ball against the Miami Hurricanes in the second half at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 1: RUN THE DAMN BALL!

The line above is one that I, along with plenty of UNC football fans, consistently screamed during the UNC football program’s loss to Virginia.

Instead of relying on Omarion Hampton, Chip Lindsey tested his luck through the air, having Drake Maye throw 45+ times.

If the Tar Heels want to win this game, they MUST run the ball early and often.

In fact, I am predicting that Omarion Hampton will have a big game, touching the football at least 25 times.

Yes, that’s a heavy workload, but the Tar Heels need to exploit Georgia Tech’s biggest weakness if they want to win this game.

Don’t be surprised if North Carolina rushes for over 200 yards as they did a few weeks ago against Miami.

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