Preview the Nov. 22 matchup between the Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina Tar Heels with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

Rivalry games are a big part of college football’s appeal. It’s not just about bragging rights, high-profile time slots, or even the occasional dustup. Mississi

If UNC’s defensive front can disrupt the Duke backfield the same way it disrupted Virginia’s, then a win becomes much more possible. Forcing Duke to rely on Mensah to win the game Drake Maye style (almost all by himself) isn’t a guarantee of a win, but a comfortable Mensah likely means a game over in the third quarter.

Carolina will play its final home game of the season Saturday when Duke visits Kenan Stadium. The Tar Heels have won three straight games against the Blue Devils in Kenan Stadium, though their overall winning streak in the rivalry was snapped last year when Duke won in Durham.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/duke as Storylines for Duke's Rivalry Visit to North Carolina. Duke and North Carolina both began the season with high expectations. However, both have underperformed and are still fighting for bowl eligibility deep into November.

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CHAPEL HILL – North Carolina and Duke each turned to the transfer portal for new starting quarterbacks in the offseason. Each paid for starters from lower-tier conferences and turned their offenses over to the newcomers.

It has been a mixed bag review on the Duke Blue Devils' offense over the last month, as the unit has been dominant, but there have been prolonged stretches in g