ncaaf Game Recap
Blue Devils Down North Carolina 21-20 - Match Report
Star Thomas tore up the turf for 166 rushing yards on Saturday to lead the Blue Devils to a 21-20 win over the Tar Heels at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium.
The Blue Devils were a +1.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 55.5.
Star Thomas rushed for 166 yards, while Peyton Jones added 43 yards in the win. Jordan Moore and Star Thomas added 80 and 45 receiving yards respectively.
Omarion Hampton rushed for 103 yards for North Carolina, while Jacolby Criswell added 26 yards. Jacolby Criswell threw for 251 yards for the Tar Heels, while receivers J.J. Jones and Omarion Hampton had 89 and 50 yards respectively.
The time of possession battle favored North Carolina as their offense was on the field for 34:06, longer than the 25:54 of their opponents.
Duke heads into a Week 6 battle against Georgia Tech. North Carolina, meanwhile, will have their next action against Pittsburgh.