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3 Predictions for the UNC football program’s duel vs. Duke

By Nick Delahanty

Sep 2, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back British Brooks (24) runs for yardage against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 2, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back British Brooks (24) runs for yardage against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2022; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Giovanni Biggers (27) reacts with North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Will Hardy (31) in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 1: Under 25

I’m sure I’ll hear it from certain UNC football fans, but here’s my first prediction…

The UNC football program’s defense will allow under 25 points in this one.

Of course, the Tar Heels defense has struggled, but I’m going to say that this week they will be much better than they’ve been against conference foes over the past few weeks.

The key will be to stop the run and force Duke to throw the ball. Without Leonard, the passing game has taken a major hit, as the offense has struggled because of it.

In front of the home crowd for the final time this season, the defense will show up and put together a strong performance to help make life easier for Drake Maye and the offense.

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