No. 20 North Carolina hosts Minnesota on Saturday in a nonconference game. The Atlantic Coast Conference's Tar Heels and Big Ten's Gophers are both 2-0 entering the game.
and a running back coming off a 234-yard day in Omarion Hampton for the No. 2 total in any FBS game this season. UNC ranks ninth in the Bowl Subdivision ranks in rushing and 24th in total offense while ranking among the best at converting third downs. The Gophers are ranked eighth in FBS allowing 223.5 yards per game and tied for 10th by allowing just 16 points through two games.Minnesota: RB Darius Taylor.
UNC: WR Kobe Paysour. With Devontez Walker not able to play , Paysour has been the most productive receiver. He has 15 catches for 139 yards and a touchdown in two games.Minnesota has won four straight games going back to last season. ... The Tar Heels are 52-22 as a ranked team under Mack Brown going back to his first tenure from 1988-97. ... UNC’s defense had no sacks in the Appalachian State win after tallying nine to open the season against South Carolina. ...
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