UNC Football: Top takeaways from 38-35 win over Pittsburgh
![CHAPEL HILL, NC - SEPTEMBER 22: The North Carolina Tar Heels wait to take the field against the Pittsburgh Panthers during their game at Kenan Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) CHAPEL HILL, NC - SEPTEMBER 22: The North Carolina Tar Heels wait to take the field against the Pittsburgh Panthers during their game at Kenan Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/46afc3b757594933cfd755c3a12276af02bdb3e615f17b6ebf3a40bdc7586ef7.jpg)
Tar Heels’ offense finds number two receiver
There is no question that Anthony Ratliff-Williams is an excellent receiver and the number one passing option for UNC football. However, this offense needs a number two receiver to keep opposing defenses honest and not allow them to continually roll coverage towards Ratliff-Williams.
Against the Panthers, the Tar Heels got that with Dazz Newsome. The sophomore led the team in receiving with six receptions for 110 yards, including a 47-yard reception.
While it would be unrealistic to expect Newsome to put up similar numbers on a weekly basis if he can at least remain a threat in this offense, it should really be able to open up this passing game. This will not allow defenses to dedicate as much attention to Ratliff-Williams and help Nathan Elliott move the ball.