Just going to echo what everyone has already stated. Offense did fantastic. Defense didn't look too good.
I think two things contributed to our defense's underperformance. Scheme and rampant holding. We already know we don't have a world beater defense. However, after halftime our coaches have at least been able to change their strategy to stop the other team. It's not just our offense that starts clicking after half, it's the defense as well. However, the coaches weren't as successful at making adjustments. UNC was about as successful in the first half as they were in the second. Hate to complain about holding when we already won the game, but it seemed that our line were always inches from the quarterback, but UNC was wrapping up and grabbing jerseys the whole game and got away with it. Without all that holding, UNC wouldn't have been able to take all those deep shots downfield that kept their games and hopes alive.
Apart from the missed kicks, special teams did okay. It seems every aspect of our special teams have improved, besides the kicks. I'm confident we'll get that figured out. However, we are kicking deeper, covering faster, returning further, and able to take the occasional gutsy play. Can't complain about that.
Having trouble deciding who I would give the game ball to this week. It's between Shaq and Gubrud for sure. Shaq has had a habit the last few years of losing his clutch in the big necessary plays. I have a few vivid memories of dropped balls that should have easily been caught and would have guaranteed a touchdown. I saw none of that from Shaq last night. Coop and Bourne were blanketed and Shaq was the next man up and wrecked UNC. Has a nice new record to keep when he leaves Eastern as well. Good on him. Gubrud improved every piece of his game in throws, timing, runs, and decisions. He looked top tier last night. If he continues to play like that all season, I foresee a very very memorable season.
Props to the UNC quarterback. He threw a great ball. UNC seems to do a good job recruiting quarterbacks. It's too bad they can't fill the other positions.