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Trubisky has led the Tar Heels to a 4-1 record overall (2-0 in ACC play, leading the ACC Coastal division) while putting together some pretty impressive stats along the way. The junior from Mentor, Ohio, has , while tallying 13 touchdowns against zero interceptions. Only 2 QBs in last decade to complete 75% of throws with 13+ TDs and no picks in 1st 5 games: Geno Smith (2012) and Mitch Trubisky (2016). — David Hale (@DavidHaleESPN) MORE Things started nicely on Saturday for the Tar Heels as they rolled out to 21-0 lead on the road at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. UNC was off and running with three drives covering 70-plus yards and two scores accounted for by Trubisky (a 22-yard pass from Trubisky to wideout T.J. Logan, as well as a four-yard TD scamper by Trubisky). This touchdown run is a great example of the poise that Trubisky is operating with in the pocket right now. It's The topper here is Trubisky's presence of mind after he takes off on the run. As he dives for the goal line, the junior quarterback still has the presence of mind RELATED The Seminoles rallied to cut the deficit to one score on two occassions in the second half, and would ultimately take the lead after what seemed to be the game-winning touchdown run by Francois with less than half a minute remaining in the fourth quarter. Florida State lead 35-34 with 23 seconds left. Game over, right? Or perhaps, just game on. North Carolina is no stranger to high-scoring affairs (), but this game required an added bit of composure from the first-year starter. Going on the road in the ACC is never easy, but Trubisky and company had a chance to get back on the right side of the scoreboard with a mere 23 seconds left on the clock. RELATED Trubisky and the Tar Heels started with the ball at their own 25-yard line. The drive kicked off with a 23-yard strike from Trubisky to wideout Mack Hollins for a first down. An incompletion on the next play brought it to 2nd and 10 with nine seconds to play in the ballgame. Trubisky then tried to hook up with Hollins again, but to no avail. However, a pass interference penalty on the Seminoles would move the Tar Heels 15 yards downfield and serve as the prelude to the play of the game. Senior place-kicker Nick Weiler stepped on with four seconds left well aware of the outcome hanging in the balance. He had already missed a 51-yard field goal and an extra-point try on the day, but Weiler only needed to make one field goal on the day. Suffice it to say, this kick proved tried-and-true. Nick Weiler wins it at the gun and stuns FSU 37-35 in Tallahassee! — Carolina Football (@TarHeelFootball) MORE It's hard to overshadow a teammate that to knock off a ranked conference foe on the road, so odds are Trubisky will share the limelight for this week, but the opportunity for the decisive kick would not have happened if not for Trubisky's heroics in leading the offense. Trubisky finished the day completing 31-of-38 passes for 405 yards and three touchdowns — his third consecutive performance with 400-plus yards and at least three touchdowns. A look ahead sees UNC hosting No. 25 Virginia Tech this weekend and traveling to face No. 14 Miami (Fla.) on Oct. 15. Both games will be an important barometer for Trubisky to test his mettle against solid defensive units. Perhaps more important will be the impact on A year ago North Carolina was potentially knocking on the door of the Playoff, if not for an onside kick gone awry against Clemson in the ACC Championship game. If Trubisky continues to spin it the way he's been doing so far in 2016, there's no telling where this Tar Heels team could end up. Heisman Watch: Week 1: Week 2: Week 3: Week 4:
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