The 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 game between the Tar Heels and Dukes will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024. You should expect 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.
North Carolina ranks 54th in total offense this year (418.3 yards per game), but has been thriving on defense, ranking 22nd-best in the FBS with 418.3 yards allowed per game.
The Tar Heels rank 24th-worst in passing offense (169.7 passing yards per game), but they’ve played a little better on defense, ranking 59th with 188.3 passing yards allowed per contest.
North Carolina has been surging on both sides of the ball in the running game, 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 averaging 34.0 points per game offensively this season (44th in the FBS), and they are giving up 15.7 points per game (40th) on defense.
James Madison Stats & Insights
Their last time out, the Dukes knocked off the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs 13-6.
From an offensive angle, James Madison is posting 351.0 total yards per contest (98th-ranked). It ranks 43rd in the FBS on the other side of the ball (296.5 total yards allowed per game).
The Dukes are posting 177.0 passing yards per game on offense this season (107th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 176.5 passing yards per contest (47th-ranked) on defense.
From an offensive standpoint, James Madison is compiling 174.0 rushing yards per game (51st-ranked). It ranks 56th in the FBS defensively (120.0 rushing yards surrendered per game).
The Dukes have been excelling on defense, allowing only 6.5 points per game (seventh-best). On offense, they rank 104th by putting up 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 collecting two touchdown passes and one interception this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 42 rushing yards (14.0 ypg) on 14 carries with one rushing touchdown.
Omarion Hampton has carried the ball 66 times for a team-high 416 yards (138.7 per game), with three touchdowns this year.
This season Davion Gause has taken 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 collected 94 receiving yards (31.3 yards per game) and one touchdown, reeling in three passes this year.
J.J. Jones’ six grabs have turned into 89 yards (29.7 ypg).
James Madison Key Players to Watch
Alonza Barnett III has thrown for 354 yards (177.0 ypg) to lead James Madison, completing 60% of his passes and recording two touchdown passes and one interception this season. He’s also run for 104 yards (52.0 ypg) on 18 carries.
The team’s top rusher, George Pettaway, has carried the ball 18 times for 109 yards (54.5 per game), with one touchdown this year. He’s proven to be a dual threat, racking up 65 receiving yards (32.5 per game) on five catches with one receiving touchdown.
Omarion Dollison’s team-high 80 receiving yards (40.0 yards per game) have come on two receptions with one touchdown.
Cameron Ross has put together a 76-yard season so far (38.0 receiving yards per game), reeling in five passes.
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