How to watch North Carolina vs Minnesota: Live stream or on TV

The Minnesota Golden Gophers (0-0) host the North Carolina Tar Heels (0-0) on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Huntington Bank Stadium.

The Tar Heels game against the Golden Gophers will be available on FOX.

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When is the North Carolina vs Minnesota game and when does it start?

This game between the Tar Heels and the Golden Gophers is scheduled for Thursday, August 29, 2024. Kickoff is expected at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Where can you watch North Carolina vs. Minnesota?

The Tar Heels and the Golden Gophers will take the field for this matchup on August 29th at Huntington Bank Stadium. If you want to catch the action live, get your tickets now at Vivid Seats!

What channel is the game on?

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Statistics and insights about North Carolina

A year ago, the Tar Heels finished the season 8-5 and lost the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. Offensively, they averaged 34.5 points per game (20th in the nation) while defensively allowing 27.3 points (75th).

North Carolina had the 97th-best defense last year (404.4 yards allowed per game) and was more effective on offense, ranking seventh-best at 491.2 yards per game.

The Tar Heels ranked 95th in pass defense last season (241.2 passing yards allowed per game), but shined on offense, finishing 14th in the FBS with 299.2 passing yards allowed per game.

North Carolina had the 109th-best defense in rushing yards allowed last season (176.9 rushing yards allowed per game). The team was also more effective on offense, ranking 20th with 192.1 rushing yards per game.

With 22 forced turnovers (27th in the FBS) versus 17 committed turnovers (50th in the FBS) last season, the Tar Heels ranked 31st in college football with a +5 turnover differential.

Minnesota Stats & Insights

The Golden Gophers’ 2023 season ended with a win in the Quick Lane Bowl after a 6-7 record. They averaged 20.9 points per game (110th in college football) and gave up 26.7 per game (69th).

While Minnesota ranked 56th in the FBS in total defense last season with 368.4 yards allowed per game, they fared slightly worse on offense, finishing ninth-worst (300.9 yards per game).

The Golden Gophers ranked eighth-worst in passing attack last season (143.4 passing yards per game), but played better on defense, finishing 58th with 219.3 passing yards allowed per game.

Minnesota averaged 157.5 rushing yards per game on offense last season, ranking 66th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, it ranked 62nd, allowing 149.1 rushing yards per game.

With 19 forced turnovers (46th in the FBS) versus 17 committed turnovers (50th in the FBS), the Golden Gophers (+2) ranked 50th in college football in turnover differential last season.

Key Players in North Carolina (2023)

Last season, Drake Maye managed 3,608 passing yards – 63.3% passing (269 of 425) – with 24 touchdowns and nine interceptions (277.5 yards per game). His rushing performance consisted of 112 carries for 449 yards, nine touchdowns and 34.5 rushing yards per game.

Last year, Omarion Hampton attempted 253 passes for 1,504 rushing yards (115.7 yards per game) and scored 15 touchdowns. He also caught 29 passes for 222 yards (17.1 receiving yards per game) and scored one touchdown.

Last season, JJ Jones caught 46 passes for 711 yards and three touchdowns. His average was 54.7 yards per game.

Devontez Walker was also able to improve his receiving statistics last year. He caught 41 passes for 699 yards and seven touchdowns. He averaged 53.8 receiving yards per game.

Bryson Nesbit caught 41 passes for 585 yards and five touchdowns and averaged 45.0 yards per game last year.

Minnesota Key Players (2023)

Athan Kaliakmanis completed 53.1% of his passes last season, scoring 1,838 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Darius Taylor averaged 61.5 rushing yards per game and five rushing touchdowns last year.

Jordan Nubin ran for three rushing touchdowns on 559 yards a year ago.

Daniel Jackson averaged 63.9 yards on 4.5 catches per game and scored eight touchdowns on pass catches in 2023.

Corey Crooms caught 28 passes for 376 yards last season.

Brevyn Spann-Ford averaged 18.4 receiving yards per game last season.

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