Erik Highsmith, UNC wide receiver
The true freshman caught six passes for 113 yards and one TD. It was Highsmith's first career start and was the first 100-yard receiving game by a Tar Heel this season.
PLAY OF THE GAME
True freshman Jheranie Boyd accounted for UNC's longest play from scrimmage this season when he pulled in a 59-yard TD pass. Boyd bobbled the ball but eventually secured it for his first touchdown.
STAT OF THE GAME
A week after gaining just 196 yards of total offense, the Tar Heels were able to move the ball for 433 yards. Quarterback T.J. Yates completed a career-high 79.2 percent of his passes, and running back Shaun Draughn rushed for a respectable 84 yards.
WHAT THE VICTORY MEANS
UNC improved to 3-0 for the first time since 1997 and won an emotional in-state matchup.
-- BRIANA GORMAN
