The UNC football program will return to action this weekend after a successful bye-week where, despite not playing, their ranking in the Associated Press Poll Top 25 climbed.
As the season continues, the possibility of the Tar Heels playing in the playoffs grows. One of the biggest concerns heading into the season was if their defense could sustain long enough for the offense to win whatever shoot out that weekend. However, this year’s story has played out differently, with the defense leading the charge in UNC’s victories.
This game against Syracuse will be no different. The Orange has done a great job this season finding the end zone. Despite a questionable schedule, Syracuse has capitalized on suspect defense, torching teams in their first four wins.
The Orange had put up 65, 48, 35, and 29 before Clemson came to town and held them to only 14 points. The Tigers showed the recipe for peeling the Orange’s offense back. UNC has to follow that recipe and let their defense cook.
Here are the three defensive keys for a UNC victory.