North Carolina came home to Kenan Stadium for the team's first home game of the season against Charlotte today. In a game that was projected to be a three-score or more differential, the Tar Heels provided plenty of pizazz winning 38-20.

Specifically, one of the biggest things we kept our eye on was the ability of quarterback Conner Harrell to lead this offense and put together a passing attack that other teams would have to honor.

Harrell did just that. He proved today that his game is well-rounded, his decision-making is above par, and he can launch the ball downfield.

That was especially true on the team's trick play that ended in a 58-yard touchdown strike to Christian Hamilton.

Harrell finished the game with 16 completions on 25 attempts for 219 yards and two touchdowns with an interception. He also added nine carries for 39 yards and a touchdown with his legs.

The sophomore quarterback from Alabama still has much to prove as the opponent will only get harder, but this was exactly the start that fans, coaches, and players alike wanted to see out of their new starting quarterback.

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