FSU football: 3 defensive performance goals for Noles against UNC

Hold UNC to 35 points or fewer

UNC comes into the game averaging 37.7 points per game, which is propped up a lot by its 56 point output against Virginia Tech.

They scored 31 points against Syracuse and 26 points against Boston College. Before the season began, I thought UNC’s offense was overrated a bit because they only scored 30+ points against three teams who were bowl eligible last season.

I still don’t believe they are an elite offense yet, but the way FSU’s defense is performing the game could feel that way.

The crazy part is FSU’s defense could limit a lot of the damage done against them if they could make the plays when they are in position, which isn’t a lot of the time.

The defense has been able to compete hard for the last six quarters they’ve played, but a lot of the Notre Dame issues was because Notre Dame has  arguably the best offensive line in the country.

UNC has a solid offensive line, but I hope the Noles will be able to put up more of a fight in the trenches to cause havoc in the backfield.

Another game with one tackle for loss isn’t going to get it done when a team is converting over 50 percent of their third downs.

If the FSU football defense can get two of these goals accomplished, they’ll at least be in the game with a chance to win it.