Ian Book will need every bit of his balanced attack when Notre Dame takes on North Carolina. The frequency with which he carries the ball makes him as much of a threat as any quarterback who relies heavily on passing. You can’t knock anyone at his position who’s able to run effectively. Also, that he’s gotten this deep into the season with only one interception shows how smart he is with the ball and how well his receivers are hitting their marks.
Sam Howell is the leader of a Tar Heels offense that simply gets the job done very well. Just look at his passing numbers, and not much further explanation is needed. His rushing numbers aren’t that impressive, but he doesn’t need to rely on that part of his game with the arm he has. The Irish’s defense will have to pressure him from his first snap, and everyone needs to be involved if that’s going to happen successfully.