North Carolina Tar Heels Football Game Tonight Live Preview score, schedule & roster
Jeff Pegues
The North Carolina Tar Heels football team is set to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks tonight at 7:30 PM ET at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The game will be televised on ESPN2.
The Tar Heels are coming off a 38-35 win over the Appalachian State Mountaineers last week. Quarterback Sam Howell threw for 302 yards and three touchdowns in the win. Running back Ty Chandler rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown.
The Gamecocks are coming off a 38-21 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs last week. Quarterback Spencer Rattler threw for 274 yards and two touchdowns in the loss. Running back Kevin Harris rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown.
The Tar Heels are favored to win tonight's game by 3.5 points. The over/under is set at 54 points.
Here is a look at the rosters for the North Carolina Tar Heels and the South Carolina Gamecocks:
North Carolina Tar Heels
- Quarterback: Sam Howell
- Running backs: Ty Chandler, Michael Carter II, Javonte Williams
- Receivers: Dyami Brown, Dazz Newsome, Beau Corrales, Antoine Green
- Tight ends: Garrett Walston, Carl Tucker
- Offensive line: Jordan Tucker, Brian Anderson, Joshua Ezeudu, Sam Howell, William Sweet, Cayden Baker
- Defensive line: Shaka Heyward, Tyrone Hopper, C.J. Smith, Tomon Fox, Jalen Brooks
- Linebackers: Chazz Surratt, Jeremiah Gemmel, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Chazz Ah You
- Defensive backs: Myles Boykin, Storm Duck, Dax Hollifield, Tony Grimes, Kyler McMichael
South Carolina Gamecocks
- Quarterback: Spencer Rattler
- Running backs: Kevin Harris, Zaquandre White, MarShawn Lloyd
- Receivers: Shi Smith, Josh Vann, E.J. Jenkins, Bryan Edwards
- Tight ends: Nick Muse, Jaheim Bell
- Offensive line: Sadarius Hutcherson, Jazston Turnetine, Kingsley Enagbare, Will Putnam, Jalen Brooks, Eric Douglas
- Defensive line: Kingsley Enagbare, Rick Sandidge, Javon Kinlaw, Travon Walker
- Linebackers: Ernest Jones, Sherrod Greene, Bryson Pope, J.T. Ives
- Defensive backs: Jaycee Horn, Israel Mukuamu, Jamar Cain, Cam Smith, Jaylan Foster
Prediction
The Tar Heels are the better team on paper, and they should be able to win tonight's game. However, the Gamecocks are always a tough matchup, and they will not go down without a fight. I am predicting a close game, with the Tar Heels winning by a score of 31-28.
Live Score
The live score for tonight's game can be found on the ESPN website or app. The game will also be broadcast on the radio on 97.9 The Hill in the Triangle area of North Carolina.
How to Watch
The game will be televised on ESPN2. The broadcast will start at 7:30 PM ET. The game can also be streamed live on the ESPN app or on WatchESPN.
