It’s a great weekend to be a North Carolina Tar Heels football fan.
Yesterday, UNC dominated Florida State in a 35-11 victory that moved it above .500 – and a step closer to bowl eligibility. Omarion Hampton was a 1-man show for North Carolina, scoring all five touchdowns (four rushing, one receiving).
If you’re watching the 1 p.m. NFL games today, you also likely saw a former Tar Heel score a touchdown.
Mack Hollins, who starred at UNC from 2014-2016 and was the Philadelphia Eagles’ fourth-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, caught his second touchdown of the year in the Buffalo Bills‘ AFC East battle with the Miami Dolphins.
Hollins showcased his clutch ability on his touchdown catch. On fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line, with seven minutes left in the third quarter, Hollins ran across the end zone and caught a Josh Allen bullet in stride.
Buffalo temporarily led by a 12-10 margin after Hollins’ catch, but after a missed extra point and Miami field goal, Buffalo trailed 13-12.
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Josh Allen Passing TD (15)
to Mack Hollins (3)
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In his three seasons at North Carolina, Hollins showcased his ability as a touchdown machine. He totaled 1,667 receiving yards – and added 20 touchdowns to complement his yardage.
What makes Hollins’ collegiate career even more impressive is the fact he was a former walk-on. Hollins caught passes from Marquise Williams and Mitch Trubisky, the latter of whom is, ironically, a backup with the Bills.
Hollins has been a journeyman since entering the NFL, now on his fifth team in seven seasons. Hollins isn’t a consistent starter but, when he does plays, it always seems like he’s catching touchdowns.
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