Trubisky, Switzer Earn ACC Player of the Week Honors

Fresh off two of the most spectacular performances in school history during UNC’s thrilling comeback win over Pitt on Saturday, quarterback Mitch Trubisky and wide receiver Ryan Switzer were each named ACC Player of the Week at their respective positions.

Not only was Trubisky named the ACC’s Offensive Back of the Week, he was also honored as the Walter Camp National Offensive Player of the Week.

In just his fourth career start, Trubisky completed 35 of his 46 passes for 453 yards and five touchdowns without throwing an interception.

The only UNC quarterback to ever throw for more was Marquise Williams when he threw 494 yards against Duke last season. Trubisky’s five touchdowns also tied the program’s all-time mark.

Over the past two games, the junior has put together two of the top four passing outputs UNC has ever seen–totaling 885 yards during that time.

The Tar Heels’ comeback against Pitt was the first time an ACC team overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter since 2012 when NC State rallied to defeat Florida State at home.

Trubisky played a large role in that, obviously, but so did his friend and former roommate Switzer–who earned the league’s Receiver of the Week Award by tying an ACC record with 16 receptions while gaining 208 yards.

Switzer made perhaps his largest mark on the win with two huge catches on fourth down during the 17-play, 63-yard drive that ultimately sent Kenan Stadium into a frenzy.

Now on a three-game winning streak, the Tar Heels have had their issues on defense–but offensively the team is in quite a groove.

Even with tailbacks Elijah Hood and TJ Logan shut down on Saturday–the team as a whole rushed for just 18 yards–Trubisky and Switzer found a way to get the job done.

Should they continue this level of play, the awards should keep on coming.