UNC-Charlotte vs North Carolina Picks and Prediction – 9/7/2024

The North Carolina Tar Heels head home for Week 2 and will host the Charlotte 49ers. The Tar Heels beat Minnesota in their first game 19-17. North Carolina bounced back in the win after getting shutout in the 1st quarter. The Tar Heels will have to adapt quickly after losing Max Johnson for the season who was their starting QB. Stay up to date with our expert's College Football Picks. 

The North Carolina Tar Heels rushed for 147 yards in the win with 105 rushing yards. Running back Omarion Hampton led the way with 129 rushing yards on 30 attempts. QB Conner Harrell stepped in for Johnson at the quarterback spot. Harrell threw 4 passes for 34 yards. 

The Charlotte 49ers remain on the road for a second straight game. Charlotte lost at South Florida in their first game 48-14. The 49ers were shutout in the 1st and 3rd quarters in the loss. Charlotte had under 300 total yards and were 0-4 on 4th down. 

QB Trexler Ivey threw for 98 yards in the loss for Charlotte. Ivey completed 13 of his 22 passes and threw 2 interceptions. WRD Jairus Mack led the 49ers with 4 catches for 87 yards. Mack also scored a touchdown for Charlotte in the loss. 

The UNC Tar Heels are laying over three touchdowns at home in Week 2 of action. The Tar Heels have the edge after winning a tough road game in their season opener over Minnesota. Charlotte is coming off of a home loss and their level of competition goes up this week. Lay the points as UNC is the better team in this matchup. Final Score Prediction, UNC Tar Heels win and cover ATS 28-6.