Illinois' shifty scheme creates opportunities for Tar Heels

Posted Sep 16, 2015
North Carolina faces a "deceptive" Illinois defense this week, according to Larry Fedora. But the Tar Heels' offensive coordinator says the key to executing against the Fighting Illini's "unorthodox" scheme is simple. Illinois' tendency to drop into one-on-one coverage, as it commits defenders to stopping the run, is something UNC's receivers like seeing. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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