UNC football helmet stickers for Week 1 win at Appalachian State
With Saturday’s thrilling win over Appalachian State, the North Carolina Tar Heels are now 2-0 on the year and survived in a tough environment.
It’s been a good start to the season for the most part with the offense carrying the load through two games. UNC’s defense does need to step it up but there were times on Saturday which were encouraging for the future. However, there were the same mistakes over and over again from the unit too.
Before we turn the page on this week and focus on Georgia State, it’s time to give out helmet stickers for the game.
We give these out after each game of the year to a few players that we believe were the standouts for UNC. This week, there was a familiar face in the helmet stickers but we also welcome three newcomers too.
WR Kobe Paysour
Sep 3, 2022; Boone, North Carolina, USA; Appalachian State Mountaineers defensive back Nick Ross (4) brings down North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Kobe Paysour (8) during the second half at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
With Josh Downs out, the Tar Heels needed someone to step up in a big way on Saturday. And one player who answered the call was receiver Kobe Paysour.
The freshman hauled in 8 receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown in the win, having his best game by far in his career. If Paysour can build on this, he could be another big weapon for the Tar Heels moving forward.
QB Drake Maye
Sep 3, 2022; Boone, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye (10) dives into the end zone for the two point conversion attempt pursued by Appalachian State Mountaineers linebacker Nick Hampton (9) during the second half at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Another week, another helmet sticker for the talented quarterback. Maye kept UNC in the game with drives in the first half, as the Tar Heels found the end zone a bunch.
Maye finished the game 24 of 35 for 352 yards and 4 passing touchdowns in addition to a rushing touchdown.
LB Cedric Gray
Sep 3, 2022; Boone, North Carolina, USA; Appalachian State Mountaineers running back Nate Noel (5) is tackled by North Carolina Tar Heels linebacker Cedric Gray (33) during the second half at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
The defense did not play well as a unit in this game but someone who stood out to me was linebacker Cedrick Gray. He led UNC with 13 tackles and had the team’s lone INT on Chase Brice.
K Noah Burnette
Sep 3, 2022; Boone, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels place kicker Noah Burnette (98) adds the extra point against the Appalachian State Mountaineers during the first quarter at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
In his first two attempts of the season, kicker Noah Burnette delivered for the Tar Heels in the second half. He connected on a 47-yarder and then on a 43-yarder on the next drive. His season is off to a good start.
