We’re not even done with the primetime UNC-Miami football game yet, but theTar Heels have already set a historical marker not achieved in over 100 years.
With Omarion Hampton’s second touchdown of the night, a 4-yard reception with three minutes left in the third quarter to make it 34-17, the Heels have now scored 30 points in their first six games – for the first time since 1914.
Yes – you read that right. 1914. Long before any of us were alive.
What makes this stretch that much more impressive, is the fact UNC is putting up these numbers against strong defenses.
UNC first time scoring 30 points or more in the first six games since 1914.
— Juice Adkins (@RichardJAdkins) October 15, 2023
When the Tar Heels faced Minnesota in Week 3, they went up against a defense allowing just 92.5 passing yards per game coming in. They turned around to face a Pitt defense that held two of three opponents to under 20 points. Syracuse entered last week’s matchup against UNC leading the ACC in opponent yards per game.
Miami has the second-best run defense in the FBS (58.2 opponent yards per game). Opponents have also scored an average of just 14.6 points per game against the Hurricanes – UNC has already touched 37 midway through the fourth quarter.
New wide receiver Devontez Walker has played a major role in tonight’s record-setting performance, with him being the first Carolina receiving to catch three touchdowns in a game since Josh Downs did it last year against Wake Forest.
Tez Walker is special. The route running, catch in traffic and avoiding tackles for his third touchdown of the game. He's the first WR to have a three-touchdown game since Josh Downs did it last year against Wake.
— Juice Adkins (@RichardJAdkins) October 15, 2023
Against a weak UVA team next week, expect the Tar Heels to continue pouring the offense on.
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