NC State was dead on arrival Saturday, giving up 35 points to a focused North Carolina offense. The Wolfpack played better over the next couple of quarters, but that wasn't exactly saying much. UNC used its 35-point first quarter to cruise to a 45-26 victory.
The Tar Heels took control with their running game, led by Elijah Hood, who finished with 220 yards, and T.J. Logan, who went for 100 on only six carries. Hood did the tough work, while Logan provided the early back-breakers, scoring twice on long runs.
NC State needed to play a pretty damn good game in this one to pull out a win, and there were swing plays in the first half--it's just that they all went UNC's way.