Tar Heel Blog · Sep 21, 2017
UNC vs Duke: Three things to watch
North Carolina hosts Duke and its unblemished record this weekend in the first ACC Coastal match-up of the year for both teams. As we’ll cover through the next three days, there are many twists and angles to this early season clash. However, there is no denying that a UNC victory would restore some balance to the young season. What are some factors that may influence the outcome?
Duke’s Rushing Defense
Duke leads the nation in rushing defense, allowing 47.67 yards per game. They are second in the nation in defensive yards per carry, holding their opponents to 1.81 yards. Overall, they are fourth in the nation with total rushing yards allowed at a meager 143 yards.