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October 17, 2026 β’ Wallace Wade Stadium, Durham
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 17, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: North Carolina Tar Heels (4-2) takes on Duke Blue Devils (4-2) at Wallace Wade Stadium, Durham.
North Carolina Tar Heels
Visiting Side
Record
4-2
Duke Blue Devils
Home Side
Record
4-2
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NOR
|
10 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
|
DUK
|
0 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 20 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
10:03
Rece Verhoff 28 Yd Field Goal
Score
7:21
Jordan Shipp 5 Yd pass from Billy Edwards Jr. (Rece Verhoff Kick)
Score
13:43
Demon June 4 Yd Run (Rece Verhoff Kick)
Score
8:37
Andrew Pellicciotta 9 Yd Fumble Return (Gavin Strange Kick)
Score
6:54
Gavin Strange 22 Yd Field Goal
Score
8:47
Gavin Strange 21 Yd Field Goal
Score
4:39
Nate Sheppard 7 Yd pass from Walker Eget (Gavin Strange Kick)
Score
1:53
Jaylen McGill 24 Yd Run (Rece Verhoff Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
20%
North Carolina Tar Heels
VS
80%
Duke Blue Devils
Projected Score
NOR 24
-
DUK 32
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Duke Blue Devils scoring offense aligns well against North Carolina Tar Heels defense.
- Duke Blue Devils offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Duke Blue Devils passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Duke Blue Devils rushing attack has the advantage.
North Carolina Tar Heels
STAT
Duke Blue Devils
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Duke Blue Devils plays on familiar turf at Wallace Wade Stadium, Durham.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why North Carolina Tar Heels Could Win
North Carolina Tar Heels will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Duke Blue Devils Could Win
Duke Blue Devils scoring offense aligns well against North Carolina Tar Heels defense.
Deciding Factor
Duke Blue Devils offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
Wallace Wade Stadium, Durham
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
35,018
Closing Odds
Line: DUKE -3 | O/U: 46.5
Team Leaders
North Carolina Tar Heels Leaders
Travis Burgess
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Crew Davis
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Keeyun Chapman
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Duke Blue Devils Leaders
Walker Eget
Passing Ldr β’ QB
CJ Campbell Jr.
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Jonah Burton
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
North Carolina Tar Heels (38.4%)
Duke Blue Devils (61.6%)
Total Submissions: 28 circles
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