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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 28, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second half at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 2: 150+ on the ground

Duke has been suspect in stopping the run, as they’ve allowed 150+ yards rushing in each of their last three contests.

This week will continue the trend.

Of course, we all expect Omarion Hampton to get the bulk of the carries, as he should be in line for another big day on the ground. To add to Hampton’s success, expect British Brooks, who is definitely suiting up for the final time at Kenan Stadium, to find the endzone as well as a proper sendoff for the poised veteran.

I expect the Tar Heels to run for about 175 yards total, mostly from the trio of Hampton, Brooks and Drake Maye. Don’t be surprised if they surpass that mark though!

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