The UNC football program is heading into a critical week one matchup on the road against a talented and always underrated Appalachian State program.
The Mountaineers return numerous key pieces from a 10-4 season in 2021. This is their first game of the 2022 season, however.
UNC comes in off of a 56-24 win over Florida A&M in week zero and look to avenge a loss to the Mountaineers in 2019, losing 34-31.
The Tar Heels are 1-1 against the Mountaineers all-time.
With the offense looking to ride high again after its impressive performance in week zero, the Tar Heels’ defense is looking at a few improvements it needs to make this week.
Here are the defensive keys to the game this weekend for North Carolina.