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UNC football vs. Virginia Tech betting odds

The UNC football program are 9-point favorite heading into the week five showdown with Virginia Tech.

The (3-1) North Carolina Tar Heels will host (2-2) Virginia Tech this Saturday at 3:30 P.M. ET.

UNC is currently -9 point favorites to win the clash in the Atlantic Coast Conference showdown, crediting Drake Maye-led offense on the reasoning why. North Carolina is coming off their first season loss, losing 45-32 last weekend to Notre Dame.

The Hokies are also coming off a loss of their own, as West Virginia got the better of them last weekend 33-10. Now, we not only get to see how UNC respond to their first loss of the season, but we also get to see them do it against a team that is as hungry to get it together.

This match is vital for UNC and their ACC championship hopes. To keep it simple, UNC needs to win this game and make a statement by playing both sides of the ball. After the defeat to Notre Dame, the road to a playoff trip may be blocked, but the path to a potential ACC championship game is still available. They have to take care of business moving forward with top teams like Wake Forest and NC State still on their schedule.

5 things to watch for in UNC football vs Virginia Tech matchup

As North Carolina set to host Virginia Tech, we take a look at a few key things you should know before you watch.

The 3-1 North Carolina Tar Heels will host the 2-2 Virginia Tech Hokies this weekend as Atlantic Coast Conference play begins for Mack Brown’s team.

UNC is coming into this ACC showdown with pressure to bounce back after receiving their first loss on the season. Their 45-32 defeat to Notre Dame was heartbreaking as North Carolina’s momentum to cracking the Associated Press top 25 got put on hold.

Notre Dame completely dominated UNC’s defense and it showed especially in that second half. Meanwhile, their offense struggled to keep up. North Carolina allowed 287 rushing yards and 289 passing yards with six total touchdowns.

The nightmare game showcased UNC’s most significant weakness, highlighting gaps in the defense.

Now, UNC will look to fix those defensive struggles against Virginia Tech to get their season back on track. A must-win game for North Carolina to restart their climb into the top 25 and give them confidence for their game against the Miami Hurricanes.

(Watch and stream Saturday’s game live on ESPN+)

Before the Saturday game, we look at five things to watch for in this ACC matchup.

North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Miami Hurricanes kickoff time announced

The North Carolina football program announces a schedule update for the Miami Hurricanes game on October 8th.

The North Carolina Tar Heels and Miami Hurricanes are set to meet in two weeks as the ACC schedule ramps up. And now we finally have a kickoff time set for the matchup in Miami.

The two teams are set to play next Saturday, October 8th, at 4:00 P.M. EST in a game that could have major coastal division ramifications on the line. This game could be the difference between UNC competing for the ACC championship or settling for just a bowl game.

The game will appear on ESPN 2, competing with the Duke versus Georgia Tech meeting for views. Miami came in with hype this season as a team that could be on the verge of a contender, but after their 45-31 loss to middle Tennessee, the hype may have died down just a little bit.

This game should be close, with both teams looking to add the game to their record for a better shot at an ACC title game.

UNC is riding a three-game win streak against Miami entering this game.

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North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Virginia Tech kickoff time announced

The North Carolina football program announced the kickoff time for Saturday’s game against Virginia Tech.

The North Carolina Tar Heels will look to rebound after the loss to Notre Dame on Saturday, suffering their first loss of the year. And following that game, they stay home to open up the Atlantic Coast Conference schedule by hosting Virginia Tech.

The two teams will face off at 3:30 p.m. EST, the program announced this week with the game airing on the ACC Network.

The Hokies have played just one ACC game so far this season, beating Boston College 27-10 a few weeks back. But the Hokies have struggled this season.

They lost to Old Dominion to open up the season before rallying off two-straight wins. However, like UNC, the Hokies are looking to rebound off a loss, dropping Week 4 to West Virginia 33-10.

Last season Virginia Tech defeated North Carolina 17-10 in Week 1, derailing their preseason hype. This game can right the wrong from last season and serve as the perfect turnaround game for UNC.

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UNC football vs. Notre Dame early betting odds

The UNC football program is +1 underdogs heading into its week four showdown with Notre Dame.

The (3-0) North Carolina Tar Heels are back in action this weekend, hosting (1-2) Notre Dame. A year with upsets and blown leads makes this matchup critical for North Carolina to prove their unblemished record is legit, shutting out the doubters.

Neither team is currently in the Associated Press top 25, with both having question marks in the level of play this season. UNC’s biggest issue has been their defense with a lackluster schedule, raising concern if the record is based on the teams faced so far. Meanwhile, Notre Dame started the season ranked 5th on the AP poll, lost 21-10 to Ohio State University, then lost 26-21 to Marshall in a shocking defeat.

North Carolina’s biggest win came in the 63-61 nail-bitter over Appalachian State led by quarterback Drake Maye, who completed 24 of 36 passes for 352 passing yards, and five touchdowns, including one rushing.

ACC Football: Games to watch in Week 3

The 3-0 North Carolina Tar Heels are on a bye week, so we take a good look at some ACC games you should be checking out this weekend.

The 3-0 North Carolina Tar Heels are on a bye this week before a date with a winless Notre Dame awaiting them next weekend.

UNC has got off to a tremendous offensive start led by quarterback Drake Maye, averaging a sixth-best 51.3 points per game in the nation. Despite their offensive power, the lackluster defense has kept opponents in the game, allowing 37.7 points per game which is 115th in the nation.

The Atlantic Coast Conference has been challenging, with five teams currently ranked in the Associated Press top 25. Despite North Carolina’s unblemished record to start the season, they have yet to crack the top 25, but if one were to fall this weekend, it’s a possibility UNC sneaks in.

As North Carolina prepares for their game of the year match against Notre Dame, we look at the key ACC games this weekend.

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UNC football vs. Appalachian State: How to watch, stream Saturday’s game

Looking for ways to watch, listen and stream? Then we got you covered with the information you need ahead of Saturday’s game.

The North Carolina Tar Heels will travel to enemy territory to take on Appalachian State this Saturday for a big Week 1 showdown between the two teams.

UNC will play at Kidd Brewer Stadium for the first time, with the only other two meetings taking place on North Carolina’s turf. The last meeting was back in 2019 when ASU got the better of UNC, winning 34-31 despite being held to just seven points in the second half.

The kickoff is set for noon, and the stadium is expected to be loud, with  predicted record attendance. To make things more challenging for UNC, the mountaineers have not lost a home game since December 4th, 2020.

The biggest question for UNC is if they can block out the noise and win on the road. North Carolina had not faired well away from Kenan Stadium, especially last season when they failed to muster up a single road victory.

This game is massive for UNC, and it can change the narrative and state that this is not the same team as last season.

UNC-APP STATE TV, RADIO, AND STREAMING INFORMATION

WHEN: Saturday, Sep. 3 at 12:00 p.m. ET

LOCATION: Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina

TV: ACCN (Watch and stream the game live on ESPN+)

ANNOUNCERS: Mark Neely, play-by-play; Charles Arbuckle,
analyst; Dana Boyle, sideline

RADIO: Tar Heel Sports Network. Jones Angell, play-by-play;
Brian Simmons, analyst; Lee Pace, sideline

SATELLITE RADIO: SiriusXM (158 or 202), App (965)

WEBSITE: fuboTV (try it free)

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UNC dominates in season opener versus Florida A&M

The UNC football team opened the 2022 season with a big win over FAMU to move to 1-0 on the year.

The North Carolina Tar Heels football program opened the 2022 season 1-0 after dominating Florida A&M 56-24 Saturday night at home.

UNC’s defense got off to a sluggish start, but the offense came out on fire, leading to a record-breaking night from quarterback [autotag]Drake Maye[/autotag]. The redshirt freshman had it going for the Tar Heels early, finding tight end Kamari Morales for a 19-yard touchdown at the 5:51 mark in the first quarter.

Florida A&M answered back two minutes later on a quick drive that tied up the game.

The offensive showdown continued with Maye tossing two more touchdowns, while the Rattlers were only able to muster up a single score in that span which gave UNC a 21-14 lead.

But then the turning point happened.

Defensive back Storm Duck came up with a huge interception on the Rattlers’ next drive to set UNC up deep in FAMU territory late in the second quarter. That drive was capped off with another Maye touchdown, this time finding receiver Josh Downs with just five seconds before halftime. The Tar Heels led 28-14 at the break.

It was the first touchdown on the year for Downs after a record-setting campaign a year ago.

The second half was all Tar Heels, as the Maye show continued to a historic night. Four-star freshman Omarion Hampton also put his stamp on the game, rushing for his first touchdown to start the third and finishing with 101 yards on 14 carries in the game.  The other four-star freshman, George Pettaway, saw the end zone as well, scoring a touchdown on a 29-yard run in the fourth quarter.

Maye then capped off his night by throwing a record-breaking fifth touchdown, claiming the title for most touchdowns in a career start at UNC.

UNC now turns their attention to Week 1 as a big showdown with Appalachian State looms.

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5 things to watch for in UNC vs Florida A&M matchup

As Carolina is set to open up their season against Florida A&M, we take a look at a few key things you should know before you watch.

The UNC football program is set to host Florida A&M for the HBCU celebration game this Saturday night with a new era on the horizon.

This will mark the first time Carolina plays week zero as they look to have a better start to the year than their 17-10 defeat to Virginia Tech a season ago.

UNC is 84-43-4 in season-opening games with [autotag]Mack Brown[/autotag] holding a record of 10-3 during his tenure as Carolina head coach.

This will also be the Tar Heels’ 10th time playing in August, holding a 5-4 record in the month.

This will be the first game without quarterback Sam Howell commanding the huddle, officially passing the torch to recently named stater Drake Maye. A new QB isn’t the only change UNC will have stepping on the field this season, as they will also debut new-look defense with Gene Chizik calling the shots.

Carolina will look different this year, and this game can pinpoint what fans can expect this season. We take a look at five things all UNC fans should watch for this weekend. One of those guys that UNC fans can’t wait to suit up is five-star freshman Travis Shaw. It appears we should see some glimpses of Shaw sprinkled throughout the game, so it will be interesting to see how quickly his play adjusts to the collegiate level.

Making it worse for UNC, Caleb Hood and Elijah Green have been sidelined for parts of training camp, opening the door for freshman Omarion Hampton and George Pettaway to receive carries. The good news for UNC is that the depleted core will get their first workload against Florida A&M.

How UNC WR Josh Downs uses one-on-one battles to work his craft

UNC wide receiver Josh Downs has earned elite status heading into this upcoming season, letting it be known the junior is on NFL scouts radars.

The UNC football program kicks off its season this Saturday, set to host Florida A&M in hopes of a better season than the year before.

One player who wouldn’t mind repeating their success from last year is star wide receiver [autotag]Josh Downs[/autotag] who is now approaching his junior season. A 2021 semifinalist for the Biletnikoff award, Downs exploded onto the scene for UNC last season with 1,335 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.

Downs filled the void left by Dazz Newsome and Dyami Brown, giving Sam Howell a reliable target throughout the year. After just seven catches in his true freshman season, Downs broke the record for receptions (101) and receiving yards (1335) in UNC’s single-season history.

For Downs, the wide receiver worked on his craft every single day and explained how going up against Tony Grimes helped him have that breakout year as he told The Sporting News:

“It’s a one-on-one battle. It’s really who’s a better man,” Downs told TSN about his matchups with defensive backs. “I work on my craft every day you work on your craft. So who’s doing it better?

“I take pride in that. I don’t like losing one rep in any practice. I work with (top UNC cornerback) Tony Grimes every day — I live with him and going against him, it’s a battle. Every time he wins I’m frustrated, every time I win, he’s frustrated so we definitely go at it. I take that real personal when it’s one-on-one.”

The four-star wideout has been everything UNC could hope for, using his speed as the driving force for separation. Already looked at as one of the best receivers in the nation, don’t be shocked if Downs brings the Biletnikoff award to Carolina this year for the first time in the program’s history.

Downs is expected to produce a similar outing as last season, with many predicting a blockbuster junior year on the horizon. No doubt Downs has the attention of NFL scouts, and his elite status heading into the season is a clear indicator of what could be in store for the Georgia native.

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