"Stanford storylines: Having lost 10 straight road games dating back to last season, the Cardinal makes one last road trip this season to face the Tar Heels. Redshirt freshman Elijah Brown (47 of 79 passing for 492 yards, three TDs and three INTs in six games) makes his second collegiate start in place of Ben Gulbranson, whose 10 interceptions are the second-most of any FBS QB. No team in FBS has fewer rushing yards as a team since the start of Week 4 than Stanford."
"North Carolina storylines: The much-hyped arrival of Belichick resulted in losses in UNC's first five games against Power 4 opponents, including blowouts against TCU, UCF and Clemson. But the Tar Heels have been better lately, losing by 3 at Cal, by 1 in overtime against Virginia, and then finally getting their first ACC win by outscoring Syracuse 21-0 in the second half last week to win 27-10. Freshman RB Demon June had a breakout game against the Orange, totaling 182 all-purpose yards."
"Stats that matter: Stanford and UNC have the two worst offenses in the ACC in points scored and yards gained. CB Brandon Nicholson intercepted two passes in the end zone last week against Pittsburgh Stanford's first interceptions since Sept. 13. UNC DE Melkart Abou Jaoude leads the ACC with seven sacks. Stanford's defense has allowed the most trips to the red zone of any team in the country (48), but is 14th in opponents' red zone touchdown percentage (47.9%)."
Stanford enters Chapel Hill at 3-6 (2-4 ACC) having lost 10 straight road games. Redshirt freshman Elijah Brown makes a second collegiate start after Ben Gulbranson threw 10 interceptions. Stanford has the fewest rushing yards in FBS since Week 4 and struggles to convert despite allowing a nation-high 48 opponent red-zone trips; opponents' red-zone touchdown percentage ranks third in the ACC. North Carolina is 3-5 (1-3 ACC) and has improved recently under Bill Belichick after early losses to Power 4 teams. Freshman Demon June totaled 182 all-purpose yards against Syracuse. UNC's Melkart Abou Jaoude leads the ACC with seven sacks.
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