3 Predictions for UNC Football program's home game against NC Central

Offense needs to keep their foot on the gas

After that opening three-and-out drive, North Carolina's offense roared into life. The next three possessions all resulted in touchdowns, with the first of those drives going 94 yards. North Carolina faltered going into the half though, punting and running out the clock on consecutive drives before scoring that trick play touchdown to Christian Hamilton on their first possession of the second half.

After that, Harrell had an ill-advised throw picked off and the 49ers ran it back 24 yards. The Tar Heels' offense finished the game with a made field goal and a missed field goal before scoring their final touchdown in garbage time.

If it weren't for the trick play score, North Carolina seemed to be in a bit of a doldrums in the second half. They'll need to come out sharp after halftime against NC Central and put the Eagles to the sword to ensure Mack Brown is able to get his depth out onto the field as early as possible. The injuries to Hampton and Nesbit, as well as center Austin Blaske, emphasize this point.