North Carolina travels to UConn on Saturday looking to turn an encouraging offensive performance into a victory.
The Tar Heels enter at 4-4 overall and 2-3 in ACC play. UConn also sits at 4-4 heading into the matchup.
Both teams are coming off losses. Both also have reasons to believe their offenses can make Saturday competitive.
North Carolina Has Offensive Potential
North Carolina nearly pulled off a major upset against unbeaten Miami.
The Tar Heels fell 38-35 despite a productive performance from quarterback Billy Edwards Jr.
Edwards threw for 341 yards and four touchdowns. North Carolina showed it can challenge a top opponent when its passing game is working.
The challenge now is finishing the job.
UConn Wants to Protect Its Home Field
UConn enters after a 35-26 loss to Air Force.
Quarterback Kalieb Osborne threw for 263 yards and two touchdowns in that game. The Huskies will look to build on that production against North Carolina.
The Tar Heels have the more challenging conference schedule, but this is a valuable opportunity for both programs.
North Carolina needs to avoid another close loss. UConn wants to use its home-field advantage to earn a statement victory.
Kickoff: Saturday, Nov. 7, at noon ET
Location: Pratt & Whitney Stadium, East Hartford, Connecticut
TV: CBS Sports Network
