Tꦅhe North Carolina Tar Heels (3-0) meet the James Madison Dukes (2-0🤡) at Kenan Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
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When is North Carolina vs. James Madison and when does it start?
This contest between the Tꦛar Heels and Dukes will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Be ready to see the kickoff at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Where to watch North Carolina vs. James Madison
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North Carolina Stats & Insights
The Tar Heels enter this matchup following a 45-10 win over the North Carolina Central Eagles in their most recent outing.
On the defensive side of the ball, North Carolina has been a top-25 unit, ranking 24th-best by allowing just 256.3 yards per game. The offense ranks 55th (418.3 yards per game).
While the Tar Heels’ pass defense ranks 60th with 188.3 passing yards allowed per game, they’ve been worse on offense, ranking 24th-worst (169.7 passing yards per game).
North Carolina has been clicking on all fronts in the running game this year, ranking 15th-best in rushing offense (248.7 rushing yards per game) and 13th-best in rushing defense (68.0 rushing yards allowed per game).
The Tar Heels are compiling 34.0 points per game on offense, which ranks them 44th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, they rank 41st, allowing 15.7 points per contest.
James Madison Stats & Insights
Last time out, the Dukes knocked off the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs 13-6.
James Madison ranks 98th with 351.0 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 44th with 296.5 total yards surrendered per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
The Dukes rank 107th in the FBS with 177.0 passing yards per game on offense, and they rank 49th with 176.5 passing yards allowed per game on the defensive side of the ball.
From an offensive angle, James Madison is generating 174.0 rushing yards per game (51st-ranked). It ranks 55th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (120.0 rushing yards allowed per game).
The Dukes have been keeping opposing offenses in check on defense, allowing only 6.5 points per game (seventh-best). Offensively, they rank 104th by accumulating 21.5 points per game.
North Carolina Key Players to Watch
Conner Harrell has 275 passing yards (91.7 ypg) to lead North Carolina, completing 57.1% of his passes and throwing two touchdown passes and one interception this season. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 42 rushing yards (14.0 ypg) on 14 carries with one rushing touchdown.
Omarion Hampton’s team-high 416 rushing yards (138.7 per game) have come on 66 carries, with three touchdowns this year.
This season Davion Gause has piled up 23 carries for 144 yards (48.0 per game) and two touchdowns.
Bryson Nesbit’s team-high 104 receiving yards (34.7 yards per game) have come on eight receptions with one touchdown.
Christian Hamilton has caught three passes for 94 yards (31.3 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
J.J. Jones’ six catches have netted him 89 yards (29.7 ypg).
James Madison Key Players to Watch
Alonza Barnett III has been a dual threat to lead James Madison in both passing and rushing. He has 354 passing yards (177.0 ypg), completing 60% of his passes and collecting two touchdown passes and one interception this season. He’s rushed for 104 yards (52.0 ypg) on 18 carries.
George Pettaway has carried the ball 18 times for a team-high 109 yards (54.5 per game), with one touchdown this year. He has also caught five passes for 65 yards (32.5 per game) and one touchdown.
Omarion Dollison’s team-leading 80 receiving yards (40.0 yards per game) have come on two receptions with one touchdown.
Cameron Ross has recorded 76 receiving yards (38.0 yards per game), hauling in five passes this year.
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