This Saturday at 4 p.m. ET, North Carolina (3-1, 0-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) will face off against Duke (4-0, 0-0) in a highly-anticipated matchup. Duke is favored by 3 points according to BetMGM College Football Odds. The series record between the schools is disputed with UNC claiming a lead of 66-40-4 while Duke states UNC leads 65-41-4.

Duke has the opportunity to achieve a 5-0 start to a season for the first time since 1994 when they began with seven straight wins. On the other hand, UNC is looking to bounce back after a disappointing loss to James Madison, where they gave up 70 points, following a promising 3-0 start to the season. Both teams are eager to kick off their conference play with a victory.

A crucial matchup to watch in this game is Duke’s aggressive defensive front against UNC’s offensive line. Duke’s defense, led by coach Manny Diaz, has been impressive with high sack and tackle for loss averages. UNC’s RB Omarion Hampton, averaging 138.8 yards on the ground and six rushing touchdowns, will be a key player to watch. Duke’s WR Jordan Moore, with three touchdowns and two 100-yard games in four outings, is another player to keep an eye on.

The winner of this rivalry game will take home the Victory Bell, a tradition that dates back to 1948. Duke enters the game on a six-game winning streak while UNC has won the last five meetings in the series and 13 consecutive games under coach Mack Brown. Duke has started a season 5-0 or better only five times in its history. The 70 points allowed by UNC in their recent loss to James Madison equaled their highest ever, prompting Coach Brown to issue a public apology for emotional comments made in the locker room.