3 Predictions for the UNC Football program's game at Virginia

The Tar Heels need to get on track in Charlottesville to save their season.
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John Copenhaver gets the touchdown he owes from Georgia Tech

John Copenhaver
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No need to dwell on the dropped pass in the Georgia Tech game that would have given North Carolina the lead in the Georgia Tech loss. But now that Bryson Nesbit is out, perhaps for the season, John Copenhaver needs to step up to become a #1 option for Jacolby Criswell.

The super senior has fought injuries throughout his career, but has also shown sure hands and an ability to stretch the field. Nesbit was unique in that regard, but Copenhaver can provide some of that capability. His yards per catch are way down this season (10.7 from 15.5 in 2023), but it just takes one 50+ yard catch and run to improve that.

Look for Copenhaver to use the middle of the field to find space underneath the safeties into the end zone.