North Carolina fell short in the Holiday Bowl, but Power Echols had an incredible interception against Oregon.
USA TODAY Sports' Paul Myerberg and Dan Wolken break down the college football playoff.With Oregon in the red zone and looking to break a 14-all tie with North Carolina in the Holiday Bowl on Wednesday in San Diego, the Tar Heels delivered a one-two punch that changed the game's momentum heading into halftime.
Ducks quarterback Bo Nix threw to tight end Terrance Ferguson on second-and-5 from the UNC 16, but the pass was a bit behind him and linebacker Cedric Gray clubbed at the ball as it hit Ferguson's hand and then deflected off the back of Gray's leg. Then, the ball hit Power Echols' toe and popped up into the air where Echols was able to snag it for the interception and return it 40 yards to Oregon's 49 with 35 seconds left on the clock.
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