3 Predictions for the UNC football program's clash vs. Clemson

3 Predictions for the UNC football program’s clash vs. Clemson

Nov 11, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Devontez Walker (9) is unable to catch the ball as Duke Blue Devils nickle Brandon Johnson (3) defends in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 14, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Nate McCollum (6) runs after a catch as Miami Hurricanes linebacker K.J. Cloyd (23) defends in the second half at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 2: Return of the McCollum

Since his seven catches for 135-yard performance against Syracuse, Nate McCollum has been essentially a non-factor for the Tar Heels offense.

In four games since the Georgia Tech transfer has just eight catches for 41 yards. He’s been dealing with nagging injuries, but the production simply hasn’t been there.

This week, that will change.

In fact, I’m predicting that McCollum will have five or more catches in this game. With the attention focused on Walker, it should open up opportunities for McCollum to have a bounce-back type of performance.

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