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The North Carolina Tar Heels were the heavy favorites here for a reason. Three quarters in and their offense has really been able to impose its will, dominating the Duke Blue Devils 49-17 three quarters in.
RB Javonte Williams has led the way so far for the Tar Heels, as he has rushed for three TDs and 110 yards on ten carries in addition to snatching one receiving TD. The team has gotten extra help from defensive menace DB Cam'Ron Kelly and his nine tackles.
Duke has been led by RB Mataeo Durant, who so far has rushed for one TD and 127 yards on ten carries.
UNC's lead is the biggest they have had this season going into the fourth quarter.
Who's Playing
North Carolina @ Duke
Current Records: North Carolina 4-2; Duke 2-5
What to Know
The North Carolina Tar Heels will hit the road for the second straight week as they head to Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium at noon ET Saturday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, they and the Duke Blue Devils will really light up the scoreboard.
The point spread favored UNC last week, but luck did not. They fell in a 44-41 heartbreaker to the Virginia Cavaliers. The losing side was boosted by WR Dyami Brown, who caught 11 passes for three TDs and 240 yards. One of the most thrilling moments was Brown's 54-yard TD reception in the first quarter.
Meanwhile, the Blue Devils took their contest against the Charlotte 49ers last week by a conclusive 53-19 score. The matchup was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point Duke had established a 37-13 advantage. Their success was spearheaded by the efforts of RB Deon Jackson, who rushed for two TDs and 101 yards on ten carries, and RB Mataeo Durant, who rushed for two TDs and 104 yards on 12 carries. Jackson put himself on the highlight reel with a 65-yard TD scramble in the first quarter.
This next game looks promising for UNC, who are favored by a full 11.5 points. Those burned by picking them against the spread last week might want to keep in mind that the team has never dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.
Duke's win lifted them to 2-5 while North Carolina's loss dropped them down to 4-2. UNC has been dynamite on the offensive side of the ball, averaging 38.33 points per game. We'll see if Duke can find some way to disarm them.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 12 p.m. ET
- Where: Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium -- Durham, North Carolina
- TV: ESPN2
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $45.00
Odds
The Tar Heels are a big 11.5-point favorite against the Blue Devils, according to the latest college football odds.
The line has drifted a bit towards the Tar Heels, as the game opened with the Tar Heels as a 9.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -107
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Series History
Duke have won three out of their last five games against North Carolina.
- Oct 26, 2019 - North Carolina 20 vs. Duke 17
- Nov 10, 2018 - Duke 42 vs. North Carolina 35
- Sep 23, 2017 - Duke 27 vs. North Carolina 17
- Nov 10, 2016 - Duke 28 vs. North Carolina 27
- Nov 07, 2015 - North Carolina 66 vs. Duke 31
