If you were preparing to watch the UNC-Minnesota football game on Saturday, Sept. 16, you might’ve expected a low-scoring battle.
The Tar Heels have one of college football’s best offenses, but Minnesota enjoys one of the country’s best defenses.
Yesterday, UNC enjoyed another well-rounded game similar to its opener against South Carolina – strong offense, but surprisingly strong defense, too.
Just like against the Gamecocks, the Tar Heels held Minnesota to three second-half points. UNC won 31-13 – this time, quarterback Drake Maye was the star.
Minnesota running back Darius Taylor enjoyed a 100-yard rushing performance on the ground, but the Tar Heels’ defense held Golden Gophers quarterback Athas Kaliakmanis in check. That was likely one of the many differences in UNC moving to 3-0.
With so many units to choose from, let’s check out which Tar Heels deserved our helmet stickers from the win over Minnesota: