University of North Carolina Athletics
Chandler, McKethan Earn ACC Weekly Honors
November 8, 2021 | Football
GREENSBORO, N.C. – North Carolina football players Ty Chandler and Marcus McKethan have been named Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week following their standout performances in last weekend's 58-55 victory over Wake Forest.
RUNNING BACK – Ty Chandler, North Carolina, Gr., RB, Nashville, Tenn.
Rushed for a career-high 213 yards on 22 carries and scored four rushing touchdowns in Saturday's 58-55 win over previously unbeaten and No. 10 Wake Forest • Became just the third player to record 200-plus rushing yards and four or more touchdowns in a game against a CFP Top 10 opponent • First UNC player since Leon Johnson in 1993 to have four rushing touchdowns in a game.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN – Marcus McKethan, North Carolina, Sr., OG, Barnwell, S.C.
Collected his second ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week honor following North Carolina's 58-55 win over No. 9 Wake Forest • Graded out at 92% overall and 97% in pass protection and had four knockdowns • Helped pave the way for the Tar Heels to rush for 330 yards.
RUNNING BACK – Ty Chandler, North Carolina, Gr., RB, Nashville, Tenn.
Rushed for a career-high 213 yards on 22 carries and scored four rushing touchdowns in Saturday's 58-55 win over previously unbeaten and No. 10 Wake Forest • Became just the third player to record 200-plus rushing yards and four or more touchdowns in a game against a CFP Top 10 opponent • First UNC player since Leon Johnson in 1993 to have four rushing touchdowns in a game.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN – Marcus McKethan, North Carolina, Sr., OG, Barnwell, S.C.
Collected his second ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week honor following North Carolina's 58-55 win over No. 9 Wake Forest • Graded out at 92% overall and 97% in pass protection and had four knockdowns • Helped pave the way for the Tar Heels to rush for 330 yards.
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