College football is officially back, baby. And we ve got a juicy Week 1 matchup to sink our teeth into, with the North Carolina Tar Heels traveling to TCF Bank Stadium to face the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
This Thursday night tilt on August 29, 2024 features an ACC-Big Ten clash that could set the tone for both teams seasons. The oddsmakers have pegged the Tar Heels as slight 2-point road favorites with a total of 50.5.
Here s our UNC vs Minnesota prediction for Week 1 as the CFB season kicks into full gear.
UNC vs Minnesota Prediction
Last year, these two teams met in Chapel Hill with the Tar Heels laying a beatdown on the Gophers, 31-13. But this is a new season with fresh faces on both sidelines. UNC lost superstar QB Drake Maye to the NFL, so either Max John…