NORFOLK, Va. -- Freshman Steven Williams threw two touchdown passes in his collegiate debut and Isaiah Harper had a 100-yard kickoff return, but Old Dominion fell to North Carolina, 53-23, on Saturday afternoon at Foreman Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium.
Old Dominion (2-1) outscored North Carolina (1-2), 16-14, in the second half, after trailing the Tar Heels, 39-7, at the half.
Williams, a true freshman from Washington, D.C., completed 9-of-20 passes for 139 yards and two touchdowns after entering late in the second quarter to lead the Monarchs in passing. Williams connected with Travis Fulgham on his first touchdown pass for 71 yards.