Antoine Green is only available in an emergency.

The North Carolina Tar Heels announced right before the kickoff of the Holiday Bowl game against Oregon that senior wide receiver Antoine Green would be available only in an "emergency situation."

Green's lower-body injury is to blame, leaving a significant gap in UNC's wideout depth. This news dealt a significant blow to the offense, forcing it to rely on some of its younger players.

This season, Green has been a bright spot for North Carolina, playing Robin in the dynamic duo he and Josh Downs have created. The senior caught 43 passes for 798 yards and seven touchdowns in nine games.

It will be interesting to see how North Carolina fills Green's cleats in this Holiday Bowl game, as they are already heavy underdogs.