As of now, neither team has been very good, but undefeated is unbeatable.
James Madison is 2-0, but their games against Charlotte and Gardner-Webb were not very good. This is despite having a new coaching team and most of their best players from last year playing at Indiana.
After this, things get a lot easier, but the offense needs to get a lot better for the whole team.
North Carolina beat Minnesota to start the season, then beat up on Charlotte and NC Central to get ready for the rest of the season. Next week is the first game of the ACC season, which is a grudge game at Duke.
North Carolina vs James Madison Preview
North Carolina vs James Madison How to Watch
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Game Time: 12:00 pm ET
Venue: Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, NC
How to Watch: ACC Network
North Carolina (3-0), James Madison (2-0)
Why James Madison Will Win
The defense is still very good.
It is possible that the Dukes do not have as much ability as they did last year, and they are more than just a brick wall; it is holding up just fine.
Their attack still has not shown that it can really rock and roll against anyone good. It had a rough game against Minnesota, has been trying to settle on a quarterback for the last two weeks while Max Johnson is out, and…
Why North Carolina Will Win
Even with all the help, the James Madison offense has not hit a groove.
Moving the chains has been very hard because the team has relied too much on field position. This is all because the offensive line has been way, way too weak.
Their defense has been great against the run, and they have been too good at stopping the pass. It needs to be able to take over right away.
North Carolina vs James Madison: Who Will Win
This is not going to be easy for North Carolina.
Even though James Madison has a lot of problems, the defense will work for about half an hour before it starts to break.
The other team will not be able to make the most of its chances, and it will not be able to keep up as the Tar Heels start to pull away.
North Carolina vs James Madison Prediction, Betting Lines
North Carolina 30, James Madison 16
Line: North Carolina -10.5, o/u: 48.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3
North Carolina vs James Madison Must See Rating: 2.5
