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UNC Football: Key players on the Tar Heels to watch against Cal

By Brandon Croce

CHAPEL HILL, NC - NOVEMBER 18: Nathan Elliott #11 of the North Carolina Tar Heels drops back to pass against the Western Carolina Catamounts at Kenan Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
CHAPEL HILL, NC - NOVEMBER 18: Nathan Elliott #11 of the North Carolina Tar Heels drops back to pass against the Western Carolina Catamounts at Kenan Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /
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COLUMBUS, OH – OCTOBER 7: Antonio Williams #26 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates in the end zone with Thayer Munford #75 of the Ohio State Buckeyes after scoring on an eight-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the Maryland Terrapins at Ohio Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Maryland 62.14. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH – OCTOBER 7: Antonio Williams #26 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates in the end zone with Thayer Munford #75 of the Ohio State Buckeyes after scoring on an eight-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the Maryland Terrapins at Ohio Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Maryland 62.14. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

Antonio Williams

The best way to make sure Ross Bowers doesn’t have the impact he did in the first game is to keep him off the field. This is where running back Antonio Williams comes into play and if the Tar Heels establish the run game, they can control the time of possession battle.

This will be Williams first game with the Tar Heels after he transferred from Ohio State this past summer. The NCAA granted a waiver that allowed him to skip the year of ineligibility and play right away.

The junior saw limited time in the Buckeyes’ offense last year, finishing with 290 rushing yards on 57 attempts with three touchdowns. The 5’11” back is expected to have a much bigger role in this Tar Heel offense and should see his fair share of work against Cal.

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