Tar Heels Build Around the Run | North Carolina Tar Heel Football News

North Carolina’s offense is revving up for the season with a bold new philosophy: run first, pass second. New OC Bobby Petrino insists a dominant rushing attack isn’t just nice—it’s essential for winning, especially in clutch moments. He’s seen how a strong ground game opens up play-action and deep passes by forcing defenses to honor the run. With all five returning RBs—including top rushers Demon June and Benjamin Hall—and an improved offensive line, the Tar Heels are primed for a powerful ground attack. This strategy also gives them breathing room as they sort out their quarterback competition, letting the run provide stability while they find their aerial rhythm. And hey—when you control the clock, you control the game. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7f9c7ae8ad7879aa