The North Carolina football program will look to remain unbeaten with a win against Minnesota this Saturday.
UNC is coming off a 40-34 double overtime win against Appalachian State, where the defense again played the hero role while the offense looks to regain the momentum they had last season. Despite a sluggish start for the offense this year, UNC has sustained their spot in the AP Top 25 Poll, largely thanks to their defense and rushing attack.
Minnesota comes to Chapel Hill also rocking an unblemished record, with a lopsided win over Eastern Michigan and squeezing by Nebraska 13-10. Much like last weekend’s game against the Mountaineers, this game could be considered a potential trap, especially with UNC being favored by a touchdown.
As UNC looks to get their offensive passing attack going, if the Tar Heels want to escape the trap, it could again fall on the shoulder pads of the defense.
Let us look at the three keys the defense needs to do to wake up Sunday morning with their record intact.