On Saturday at 7:30 PM ET, the North Carolina Tar Heels (5-0) will host the Miami Hurricanes (4-1).
The Tar Heels prevailed 40-7 last time out when they faced the Syracuse Orange. The Hurricanes came up short in their last outing by a final score of 23-20 against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
Last time out for the Tar Heels, Drake Maye finished with 33 completions on 47 attempts (70.2%) for 442 yards, adding three touchdowns, plus 14 rushing attempts for 55 yards plus one rushing touchdown. Omarion Hampton carried the ball 15 times for 78 yards. He also posted three receptions for 25 yards. Nate McCollum hauled in seven passes for 135 yards.
For the Hurricanes in their last game, Tyler Van Dyke finished with 24 completions on 36 attempts (66.7%) for 288 yards, throwing one touchdown and three interceptions. Donald Chaney Jr. carried the ball 24 times for 106 yards. Xavier Restrepo caught 12 passes for 123 yards.
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North Carolina Players to Watch
- Caleb Hood has taken 13 attempts for a team-leading 49 rushing yards (24.5 yards per game) while scoring one touchdown.
- Elijah Green has run for 12 yards on four carries (6 yards per game) this year.
- Devontez Walker has hauled in six passes for a team-high 43 yards. He averages 43 yards per game.
- Andre Greene Jr. has collected 4 yards on one catch, averaging 4 yards per game.
Miami (FL) Players to Watch
- Van Dyke has passed for 1,330 yards while completing 72.6% of his throws (98-of-135), with 12 touchdowns and four interceptions (266 yards per game).
- Henry Parrish Jr. has 59 carries for a team-high 379 rushing yards (75.8 per game) and four touchdowns.
- So far this year Chaney Jr. has rushed for 289 yards on 51 carries (57.8 ypg), with two rushing touchdowns.
- This season Restrepo has 36 receptions for a team-high 478 receiving yards (95.6 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Jacolby George has tacked on 337 yards on 23 catches and four touchdowns. He averages 67.4 receiving yards per game this year.
- Colbie Young is averaging 59.6 yards per game, racking up 21 receptions for 298 yards and three touchdowns.
North Carolina Recent Stat Leaders
- The Tar Heels’ defense has been aided by Cade Law in their last three games, who has recorded .
- With , Conner Harrell has been an important contributor to the Heels’ defensive unit in their last three games.
- The Tar Heels’ defense has been aided in their last three games by Kaimon Rucker, who has amassed 11 tackles, two TFL, and two sacks.
- The Tar Heels’ defensive unit has been helped in their last three games by the contributions of Myles Murphy, who has totaled eight tackles.
Miami (FL) Recent Stat Leaders
- Nick Kelly has registered eight tackles in the Hurricanes’ last three outings.
- The Hurricanes’ Brashard Smith has compiled eight tackles for the Canes in their last three games.
- James Williams has seven tackles and one interception in the Hurricanes’ last three contests.
- With seven tackles in games, Kamren Kinchens has been wreaking havoc for the Canes in their last three games.
North Carolina vs. Miami (FL) Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | -3 | -105 | -115 | 57 | -110 | -110 |
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Team Stat Comparison
| North Carolina | Miami (FL) | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 36.6 (52) | 39 (39) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 19 (19) | 14.6 (10) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 2 (3) | 6 (38) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 10 (22) | 8 (49) |
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