NCAA Football

Joe Dailey Back at QB for Heels

UNC quarterback Joe DaileyThe quarterback carousel continues for the North Carolina Tar Heels this week as junior transfer Joe Dailey has been named the starter once again for the Georgia Tech game this Saturday.

Dailey has continued to outplay redshirt freshman Cam Sexton over the past couple of games and performed extremely well in the Heels' 45-26 loss at Notre Dame last week.

Against the Irish, Dailey was 14-22 for 213 yards and three touchdowns. He also helped receiver Hakeem Nicks set the UNC freshman receiving record with 171 receiving yards in a single game.

Aside from last week's pressure packed passing performance, Dailey adds another dimension to the game which Sexton has not shown to date: the ability to run when forced out of the pocket.

It will be interesting to watch him go head to head against GT quarterback Reggie Ball. Both are known for their inconsistently hot and cold performances and improvisational play making abilities.

If UNC is going to pull an upset this season, this would be the week since the Heels are undoubtedly confident after holding their own for three quarters in South Bend.

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