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Published: Nov 04, 2009 02:00 AM
Modified: Nov 04, 2009 04:35 PM

Duke at Carolina
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Carolina's Norris Searcy (21) prepares to lead the Tar Heels onto the field.
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Radio: Tar Heel Sports Network (locally on WCHL-1360AM, WRBZ-850AM or WRDU-106.1FM)

The Teams: Duke (5-3, 3-1 ACC) Blue Devils & North Carolina (5-3, 1-3 ACC) Tar Heels

The Series: UNC leads 55-35-4 (28-17-2 at Chapel Hill). Carolina has won five straight and 18 of last 19, including 28-20 at Durham last year. Last Duke win at UNC: 2003 (30-22).

The Coaches: David Cutcliffe: 9-11 (2nd season at Duke) at Duke; (53-40 in 9 seasons overall) & Butch Davis: 17-16 in his 3rd season at UNC; (68-36 overall in 9 seasons.)

Last week: Duke def. Virginia, 28-17; North Carolina def. Virginia Tech, 20-17 (Oct. 29)

Noteworthy: This year marks the 106th meeting between the neighboring rivals, who have met every year since 1922. ... Though there remains some confusion in Durham about the 1889 game, which both sides claim as a forfeit by the other. ... The game comes early in the calendar year for the two teams, who with a few exceptions since the early 1950s have seen it be the regular-season ender for one or both. ... It's sold out. ... It's also Homecoming for Carolina. The Homecoming Parade is set for 11 a.m. on Saturday.... Casey Barth kick the game-winner for Carolina at Va. Tech as time expired.

Watch list: Duke QB Thaddeus Lewis leads the ACC's top and the nation's 5th-ranked passing offense. He was named the ACC's offensive back of the week after leading Duke to a win at Charlottesville. ... Duke's air-gun offense will meet the proverbial immovable object; arch-rival North Carolina features the nation's 7th-ranked defense built around LB's Quan Sturdivant and Bruce Carter, DT Marvin Austin and ACC Defensive Lineman of the week DT Tydreke Powell. ... Carolina QB T.J. Yates threw three TD passes to lead UNC's win last year, and Duke LB Vincent Rey had a 36-yard interception return for a score. ... Duke PK Will Snyderwine connected on five field goals in the win at Virginia ... Carolina WR Greg Little had 58 yards receiving and 38 rushing in the win at Virginia Tech.

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