North Carolina is a program that is routinely loaded with next-level talent and this year’s Tar Heels squad is no different. The Tar Heels rank No. 30 in the nation for recruiting over the last five years, significantly higher than the No. 72 ranking of our Illinois Fighting Illini. Make no mistake, this is a very talented opponent. Though dynamic quarterback Marquise Williams graduated, there are still several extremely dangerous players left to keep an eye on during Saturday night’s game.
Here are the biggest threats to be aware of:
Quite simply, Illinois’ ability or lack thereof to stop Elijah Hood could very well be the determining factor in Saturday’s game.