
UNC Wins Big, But Offense Remains a Work in Progress
North Carolina rolled to a 35-3 win over FCS opponent East Tennessee State, showing a stout defense that has allowed just 6.5 points per game through two contests and flashes of offensive efficiency. Billy Edwards Jr. threw for 244 yards with two touchdowns, while receivers like Jelani Thurman and C.J. Sadler contributed, signaling depth but also lingering inconsistencies and decision-making issues. Special-teams hiccups and penalties crept in, and with a trip to Clemson looming, UNC faces a quick test to shore up its offense while riding the defense’s strong start.

