UNC prepares for punishing Pittsburgh rushing attack

Posted Oct 28, 2015
The UNC defense has suffered a number of blows in recent weeks. Injuries and suspensions have taken a toll on the Tar Heels, keeping valuable players off the field. But entering Thursday’s showdown with No. 23 Pittsburgh, UNC has gotten lucky. It won’t face Pittsburgh tailback James Conner — who gashed the Tar Heels for 220 yards and four touchdowns in 2014. (Daily Tar Heel)

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