The North Carolina defense is out to make a statement in Saturday’s Week 2 game at Georgia State after they looked awful against Appalachian State a week ago.
And if the Tar Heels want to make that statement, they will have to do so without defensive back Obi Egbuna.
On a play in the first quarter, Egbuna was ejected and flagged for targeting after he laid a big hit on the punt returner. The refs ruled that Egbuna led with his helmet and was flagged for the big hit after a review.
Big hit on punt coverage by UNC special teams ace Obi Egbuna. He leveled Georgia State's Jamyest Williams. Egbuna disqualified for targeting at the 7:50 mark of the first quarter. He'll miss the rest of the game.
— InsideCarolina (@InsideCarolina) September 10, 2022
The senior defensive back is a key member not only for the Tar Heels’ defense but for special teams as well. In a game where UNC needs to come out strong, this could be a big loss for them.
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