Downs Named ACC Receiver Of The Week

GREENSBORO, N.C. – North Carolina sophomore wide receiver Josh Downs has been named ACC Receiver of the Week for his standout performance last week during the 38-7 victory over Duke.

The selections are determined by a vote of a select media panel.

RECEIVER – Josh Downs, North Carolina, So., WR, Suwanee, Ga.

Earned second ACC Receiver of the Week honor of the season following a game-high 168 receiving yards and a 63-yard receiving touchdown in Saturday's 38-7 win over Duke • Based on available records, became the first Tar Heel in program history to catch a touchdown pass in each of the first five games of a season • Added 36 punt return yards for 204 all-purpose yards against the Blue Devils.