Jacolby Criswell talks about his return to UNC football and his position as quarterback of the Tar Heels
Following the UNC football team’s win over NC Central, quarterback Jacolby Criswell talked about his return to Chapel Hill and the chance to play for the Tar Heels again.
The North Carolina Tar Heels football team will finish a three-game series against the James Madison Dukes at Kenan Stadium on Saturday (12:00 p.m., ACC Network).
The Tar Heels (3-0) are 3-0 up in the overall series against the Dukes (2-0), who have lost those games by an average of nearly 28 points. But James Madison has consistently remained one of the best teams in recent years, beating Virginia last season. The Cavaliers then beat UNC in Chapel Hill.
Jacolby Criswell is expected to be UNC’s starting quarterback in Week 4. Criswell played the most in the Tar Heels’ 45-10 win over NC Central in Week 1.
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James Madison scored 70 points late in the fourth quarter against UNC, matching the worst performance by a Tar Heels defense in program history.
UNC had another fumble in the fourth quarter, its fifth turnover of the game.
Omarion Hampton’s third rushing touchdown cut James Madison’s lead to 19 early in the fourth quarter.
James Madison will go into the fourth quarter with a 60-38 lead against UNC.
UNC trailed 60-38 with 3:08 left in the third quarter. The Tar Heels blocked a punt and Davion Gause scored a touchdown.
The Tar Heels trail 60-24 in the third quarter. James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett scored four passing touchdowns and two rushing TDs.
James Madison leads UNC 53-21 at halftime.
After a pick-six, UNC’s fourth turnover, James Madison extended its lead to 53-21 with 56 seconds left in the first half.
UNC has three turnovers in the first half against James Madison and leads the Tar Heels 46-21.
James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett helped the Dukes increase their lead to 25 in the second quarter with a long touchdown run. UNC trailed 46-21 with 7:14 left in the second quarter. It was the fifth consecutive touchdown run for the Dukes.
A fumble in the second quarter gave James Madison the chance to extend its lead.
UNC’s defense had no answer for James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett, who threw a 13-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter to extend the Dukes’ lead to 39-21.
James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett extended the Dukes’ lead to 32-21 in the second quarter.
Bryson Nesbit’s catch-and-run touchdown cut James Madison’s lead to 25-21 with 14:33 left in the first quarter.
UNC trails James Madison 25-14 at the end of the first quarter.
After the onside kick, Alonza Barnett capped a drive with a touchdown run, giving James Madison a 25-14 lead late in the first quarter.
After a long touchdown pass from James Madison, the Dukes took an 18-14 lead against UNC and captured the subsequent onside kick.
UNC running back Omarion Hampton scored the first goal for UNC with a 28-yard touchdown run. The Tar Heels lead 14-11 with 4:08 left in the first quarter.
John Copenhaver caught a touchdown pass from Jacolby Criswell to put UNC on the scoreboard. The Tar Heels trailed 11-7 early in the first quarter.
James Madison blocked a UNC punt early in the first quarter and scored a touchdown, extending the lead to 11-0 after a two-point conversion. The Tar Heels are in trouble early on.
After a field goal on its first possession, James Madison got a takeaway on UNC’s first drive via a fumble recovery. The Tar Heels were in the red zone when Christian Hamilton dropped the ball after a catch.
UNC vs. James Madison today
Date: Saturday, September 21
Start time: Midday
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The UNC vs. James Madison game begins at 12:00 p.m. at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill.
What channel is UNC vs James Madison on today?
TV channel: ACC Network
Live stream: Fubo (free trial), ESPN+
UNC vs. James Madison will be broadcast on the ACC Network during Week 4 of the 2024 college football season. Jorge Sedano and Orlando Franklin will provide commentary from the Kenan Stadium locker room, while Morgan Uber will report from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers. Jones Angell, Bryn Renner, Joe Jauch and Lee Pace will provide radio commentary on the Tar Heel Sports Network.
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UNC vs. James Madison – History
Series record: UNC leads the all-time series 3-0
UNC’s last win: 2016 (56-28)
James Madison’s last victory: N/A
UNC vs James Madison Prediction
UNC 38, James Madison 20: The Dukes have won 21 of their last 26 games, but they will have no answer for Omarion Hampton. The Tar Heels will win again by relying on their running game and defense.
UNC vs. James Madison Betting Odds
BetMGM betting lines and odds will be published as soon as they are available..
Spread: UNC is favorite with 10.5 points
Over/Under: 48.5 points
Money line: UNC (-450), James Madison (+333)
Injury updates for UNC vs. James Madison
The most up-to-date injury information will be provided prior to the game.
Weather update for UNC vs. James Madison
The high for Saturday is 83 degrees, but temperatures are expected to be around 79 degrees at kickoff in Chapel Hill under sunny skies. Winds will be 2-4 mph, with gusts as high as 11.
UNC Football 2024
- August 29: in Minnesota (S, 19-17)
- September 7th: Charlotte (F, 38-20)
- September 14: NC Central
- September 21: James Madison
- September 28: at Duke
- October 5: Pitt
- October 12: Georgia Tech
- October 19: OPEN
- October 26: in Virginia
- November 2: at Florida State
- November 9: OPEN
- November 16: Wake Forest
- November 23: at Boston College
- November 30: NC State
James Madison 2024 Schedule
- August 31: in Charlotte (W, 30-7)
- September 7: Gardner-Webb (win, 13-6)
- 14 September: From
- September 21: at UNC
- September 28: Ball State
- 5 October: in ULM
- October 10: Coastal Carolina (Thursday)
- October 19: at Georgia Southern
- October 26: Southern Miss
- 2 November: From
- November 9: Georgia State
- November 16: in the Old Dominion
- November 23: at Appalachian State
- 30 November: Marshall
UNC Football News
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