UNC Football: Key players to watch against the Miami Hurricanes

CHAPEL HILL, NC - SEPTEMBER 22: Antonio Williams #24 of the North Carolina Tar Heels breaks through the Pittsburgh Panthers defensive line during their game at Kenan Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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CHAPEL HILL, NC – SEPTEMBER 22: Antonio Williams #24 of the North Carolina Tar Heels runs against the Pittsburgh Panthers during their game at Kenan Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 38-35. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Antonio Williams

It should come as no coincidence that the best game Elliott had was the same game that this offense was able to get the run game going as well. The return of Michael Carter certainly helped but it was Antonio Williams that led the way.

The Ohio State Buckeye transfer ran with power and determination as he finished with 114 rushing yards on 16 carries and two touchdowns.

The UNC football team will need a similar performance if they hope to pull the upset on the Hurricanes. The Tar Heels offense should run through this run game with Williams, Michael Carter and Jordon Brown. If they are able to establish the run, it should help open the passing game up for Elliott.

As long as this game is close, Williams should once again get between 15-20 carries.

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