Duke looks for a 5-0 start under Manny Diaz when it hosts rival North Carolina

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Duke looks for a 5-0 start under Manny Diaz when it hosts rival North Carolina
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Duke hosts rival North Carolina on Saturday. The Blue Devils are chasing their first 5-0 start since winning the first seven games of the 1994 season. Duke is in its first season under Manny Diaz.

Northwestern defensive back Evan Smith breaks up a pass meant for Duke wide receiver Jordan Moore during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Evanston, Ill. North Carolina wide receiver Kobe Paysour escapes from James Madison cornerback DJ Barksdale during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.

The Blue Devils have been aggressive up front under new coach Manny Diaz, who took over after a stint as Penn State’s defensive coordinator. They rank tied for fourth nationally by averaging 3.75 sacks per game and No. 1 in the Bowl Subdivision by averaging 11.5 tackles for loss. The Tar Heels put up big offensive numbers in the JMU loss but had plenty of trouble blocking oncoming rushers against a team from the Sun Belt Conference.UNC: RB Omarion Hampton.

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