GoHeels Exclusive: Opening Scrimmage Notes

Eight days after training camp commenced, the North Carolina football team held its first scrimmage of the fall on Saturday at Kenan Stadium.

The scrimmage offered Larry Fedora and his staff their first glimpse into how the players might perform in game situations. After further evaluation, each player will receive more or fewer practice reps in the coming days.

Here are a few notes from the scrimmage:

Play of the day

Despite forcing seven three-and-outs through the first 18 series, the defense failed to produce a turnover by the scrimmage's midway point. And John Papuchis implored the players on his side of the ball to change that.

"No takeaways," he shouted. "I need to hear y'all talking about…