The Pick: North Carolina -2

• North Carolina won this game last year 31-13 although last year’s UNC QB – Drake Maye – is now in the NFL
• Minnesota has injuries that could limit their ability to move the ball for stars RB Darius Taylor and WR Daniel Jackson
• North Carolina is 4-1 in openers under Mack Brown
• Minnesota is 10-5 in home openers at Huntington Bank Stadium

Final Score Prediction:  North Carolina 28, Minnesota 17