Duke And North Carolina Are Matching Up Today In Durham
Eight miles!
That is the proximity that separates the campuses of Duke University and The University Of North Carolina @ Chapel Hill!
Today the two tobacco rivals are matching up!
Where?
In Durham North Carolina on the gridiron!
Why?
Because they meet every year on the gridiron either in Durham or Chapel Hill!
This year they’re playing in Durham!
Why?
Because they played in Chapel Hill in 2019!
In that game Duke was topped by North Carolina!
Why?
A potential game-winning drive came up a yard short as Deon Jackson's jump pass to Noah Gray was intercepted on the North Carolina one-yard line with 14 seconds remaining to seal the win for the home side. “according to an article on goduke.com
This time around Duke is going to look to avenge last seasons narrow loss in Chapel Hill with a new starting quarterback!
Who is it?
Chase Brice who transferred from Clemson who unlike Duke is a member of the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference!
In Duke’s game verses Charlotte seven days ago Chase Brice was 8-14 for 106 yards and one touchdown and connected with sophomore wide receiver Jalon Calhoun from eight yards out for Duke's fifth touchdown of the game. “according to an article on goduke.com
How is Chase Brice going to perform verses North Carolina?
That question is yet to be answered but will answered after the game today!
Where?
In Durham North Carolina!
Duke comes into the game with a record of 2-5 while they’re 1-5 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and are fourteenth in the standings while North Carolina comes into the game with a record of 4-2 while they’re 4-2 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and fifth in the Atlantic Coast Conference. “according to https://theacc.com/standings.aspx?standings=45
As for Duke’s previous game,
They routed Charlotte!
Where?
In Durham North Carolina!
How?
Duke scored fifty three points!
How?
– Duke jumped out to an early lead and never looked back against Charlotte on Saturday night as the Blue Devils took down the 49ers, 53-19, on Halloween night.
The running back duo of senior Deon Jackson and junior Mataeo Durant paved the way for the Blue Devils compiling 205 yards and four touchdowns between them. They each registered two scores for their second multi-touchdown games of the season. Jackson now has five in his career, while Durant has recorded three. The twosome also each surpassed 100-plus yards rushing in a game for the second time this season. “according to an article on goduke.com
Redshirt junior quarterback Chase Brice quietly finished his night 8-of-14 for 106 yards and one touchdown. The Grayson, Ga., native connected with sophomore wide receiver Jalon Calhoun from eight yards out for Duke's fifth touchdown of the game. Duke's seven touchdowns in the contest are the most by the Blue Devils since recording eight against Temple in the 2018 Walk-On's Independence Bowl. “according to an article on goduke.com
Redshirt sophomore linebacker Shaka Heyward led the Blue Devil defense with 12 tackles, including seven in the opening half. Heyward has now registered five career games with double figure tackles. Redshirt junior defensive end Chris Rumph II accumulated 3.0 sacks, marking the fourth time in his career he earned three-plus sacks in a game. The three sacks also are tied for the fourth most in a game in program history.
The Blue Devils used a big first quarter to create a double-digit lead over the 49ers at 17-0. Jackson and Durant racked up much of Duke's yardage during the period as both found paydirt for their third and fourth touchdowns of the year, respectively. The 17 points put up in the first quarter were the most by the Blue Devils in an opening frame this season. “according to an article on goduke.com
Durant added his second score of the night, scampering in from 10 yards out to hand Duke a 24-0 advantage. Durant did the bulk of the work earlier in the drive when he broke free for 60 yards up the middle to put the Blue Devils in good field position. “according to an article on goduke.com
Midway through the third, Jackson punched one home from five yards out after Duke gained great field position after a blocked punt by Isaiah Fisher-Smith. The Blue Devils also saw Fisher-Smith block an earlier punt in the first quarter, handing the Greensboro, N.C., native his third blocked punt on the year. “according to an article on goduke.com
Later in third quarter, Brice connected with Calhoun for an eight-yard touchdown reception to ultimately seal the Blue Devil win. “according to an article on goduke.com
Redshirt freshman Jordan Waters added to Duke's scoring late in the fourth quarter, punching the ball in from two yards out to earn his first points as a Blue Devil. Waters also set the Blue Devils up for its final touchdown of the night when he broke free down the sideline for 70 yards to the Charlotte five-yard line. Quarterback Gunnar Holmberg then ultimately found the end zone a few plays later for his first career touchdown. “according to an article on goduke.com
Unlike Duke,
North Carolina lost their previous game!
Where?
Charlottesville Virginia where they were knocked off by Virginia by a score of 44-41!
Why?
Brennan Armstrong threw for three touchdowns and ran for another, and Virginia scored 28 consecutive points before holding on to beat No. 15 North Carolina 44-41 “according to an article by Hank Kurz Jr. of the Associated Press on goheels.com
Kickoff is set for 12:00pm from Brooks Field @Wallace Wade Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on ESPN2!