The No. 20 North Carolina Tar Heels (2-0) meet the Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-0) on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Look below for more important info, including how to watch this game on Fubo.
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North Carolina vs. Minnesota Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, September 16, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Stadium: Kenan Memorial Stadium
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- Moneyline Favorite: North Carolina (-248)
- Spread: Tar Heels (-6.5)
- Total: 49
North Carolina vs. Minnesota Stats and Insights
- North Carolina has outscored opponents by a total of 20 points this season (10 per game). Minnesota has put up 22 more points than its opponents (11 per game).
- North Carolina has put an average of 35.5 points per game on the board this season, 27.5 more than the 8 Minnesota has surrendered.
- When they meet or exceed what the Golden Gophers give up this season (8 points per game), the Tar Heels are 2-0.
- Minnesota scores 6.5 fewer points per game (19) than North Carolina gives up (25.5).
Top Performers
North Carolina
- The Tar Heels’ offense has been carried by Omarion Hampton, who has run for 271 yards (135.5 yards per carry) and five rushing touchdowns.
- In two games, Drake Maye has aired it out for 477 yards (238.5 yards per game) to go along with two touchdowns, two interceptions, and a completion percentage of 72.6%.
- When he’s not airing it out, Maye has rushed for 82 yards (41 yards per game) and one touchdown in two games.
- In two games, Kobe Paysour has turned 18 targets into 15 receptions, 139 yards and one touchdown for the Tar Heels.
- British Brooks has rushed for 103 yards (6.9 yards per carry) and zero touchdowns as part of the Tar Heels’ running game.
- The Tar Heels’ defensive unit has been helped by Kaimon Rucker, who has suited up for two games and posted nine tackles, five TFL, and two sacks.
- Cedric Gray has suited up for two games, totaling 18 tackles, two TFL, and 1.5 sacks for the Tar Heels.
- Power Echols has suited up for two games, collecting 17 tackles for the Tar Heels.
- With two TFL, 13 tackles, and one interception, Don Chapman has helped spur the Tar Heels’ defense over two games.
Minnesota
- On the ground, Darius Taylor has one touchdown and 196 yards (98 per game).
- Athan Kaliakmanis has thrown for 313 yards (156.5 per game), completing 57.6% of his throws, with one touchdown and two interceptions in two games.
- Also, Kaliakmanis has run for 15 yards and one TD.
- In two games, Daniel Jackson has 11 catches for 110 yards (55 per game) and one touchdown.
- Sean Tyler has run for 134 yards (67 per game) and zero touchdowns in two games.
- On defense, Kyler Baugh has helped keep opposing offenses in check with three tackles, two TFL, and two sacks in two games.
- Tre’Von Jones has been doing his part on defense, registering one interception to go with one TFL, one sack, and one pass defended for the Golden Gophers.
- In two games for the Golden Gophers, Danny Striggow has registered three tackles, one TFL, and 1.5 sacks.
- Tyler Nubin has delivered two interceptions to go with two passes defended In two games for the Golden Gophers.