FSU football: 3 things to lookout for against North Carolina
By Kelvin Hunt
UNC Third Down Conversions
The FSU defense has struggled mightily on third downs this season, but it’s one area where they performed well against Notre Dame.
They held the Fighting Irish to 2 of 8 third-down conversions, but I guess the other problem is they only faced third down eight times in the entire game.
That’s what happens when a defense gives up multiple explosive plays during a game. North Carolina comes into Saturday’s game converting third downs at a 51 percent clip.
They have an excellent running game behind backs Michael Carter and Javonte Williams who are both averaging over six yards per carry. Carter is averaging 10.33 yards per carry on 40 attempts.
Sam Howell is one of the better quarterbacks in the conference, and while he doesn’t have the speed of Miami’s D’Eriq King, he can move enough to get yard with his legs when he has to.
The Noles have to create third-down opportunities and get off the field when they present themselves for a chance to win this game.