The North Carolina Tar Heels (4-4) visit the UConn Huskies (4-4) on November 7 at noon EST.
UConn ranks 26th nationally in total offense, averaging 439.6 yards per game. North Carolina ranks 107th, averaging 344.6 yards per game. The Huskies’ rushing attack averages 192.8 yards per game — 28th in the FBS — while the Tar Heels average 108 yards on the ground, ranked 126th.
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North Carolina’s red zone offense scores on 93.1% of opportunities, ranking 14th in the FBS. UConn’s red zone defense allows scores on 89.3% of opponent trips, ranking 110th. North Carolina averages 32.4 penalty yards per game, ranked 4th in the FBS; UConn averages 77.5 penalty yards per game, ranked 131st.
North Carolina allows opponents to convert 44.2% of third downs, ranked 123rd in the FBS. UConn converts 40.6% of its own third downs, ranked 59th. Both teams rank near the bottom in time of possession: UNC averages 27 minutes, 41 seconds per game (125th), and UConn averages 27 minutes, 56 seconds (122nd).
Tar Heels quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. has thrown for 1,871 yards, 15 touchdowns and five interceptions this season. Huskies quarterback Kalieb Osborne has 1,857 yards, 14 touchdowns and two interceptions. UConn running back Cyncir Bowers has 571 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 84 carries. UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp has 587 receiving yards on 45 catches.
Both teams lost last week. North Carolina fell 38–35 to Miami (FL) on October 31. UConn lost 35–26 to Air Force that same day. North Carolina hosts Louisville on November 14; UConn hosts James Madison on November 14.
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