- Matchup: Stanford Cardinal vs North Carolina Tar Heels
- Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Venue: Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, NC
- Broadcast: The CW Network
- Betting Odds: Tar Heels favored by 9.0 points
- Over/Under Total: 42 points
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The Stanford Cardinal, holding a 3-6 season record, will visit Kenan Stadium on Saturday, November 8, 2025, to face the North Carolina Tar Heels, who are 3-5. North Carolina enters this contest as 9.0-point favorites, with the total set at 42 points.
The Cardinal enter this matchup coming off a 35-20 defeat against the Pittsburgh Panthers. In their last outing, Stanford struggled against the run, yielding 162 yards on 35 carries, averaging 4.6 yards per rush. They allowed 23 completions out of 38 attempts for a total of 304 passing yards, achieving a completion percentage of 60.5%. Overall, they had 71 offensive plays resulting in 326 total yards. The rushing game was challenged, with the Cardinal gaining only -10 yards on 27 attempts, averaging -0.4 yards per carry.
For scoring, the Stanford Cardinal average 17.8 points per game, ranking them 134th nationally in rushing with an average of 81.4 yards. They have accumulated a total of 2,764 yards this season, scoring 10 touchdowns through the air and 6 on the ground. The Cardinal have achieved 154 first downs but have been penalized 55 times for 506 yards and have turned the ball over 14 times this year.
On the defensive side, Stanford ranks 108th nationally, allowing 30.1 points per game. They are giving up 4.1 yards per carry and an average of 131.3 rushing yards per contest. To date, they have surrendered 1,182 rushing yards over 9 games. In pass defense, Stanford ranks 135th, allowing 2,642 yards and an average of 293.6 passing yards per game with a completion percentage of 65.5%. They have allowed 17 passing touchdowns and 12 rushing touchdowns this season.
The Tar Heels come into this game with a record of 3-5. In their last performance, they secured a victory against the Syracuse Orange with a score of 27-10. During that game, North Carolina allowed 32 rushing attempts for 113 yards (3.5 yards per carry). Their secondary held opponents to a 22.2% completion rate, yielding just 39 yards on 4 completions out of 18 attempts. Overall, the Tar Heels tallied 426 total yards from 62 plays (6.9 yards per play), and they averaged 4.9 yards per carry, totaling 210 rushing yards on 43 attempts.
The North Carolina Tar Heels are currently ranked 121st in NCAA Division 1 scoring, averaging 19.4 points per game. Their offense averages 298.1 yards per game, ranking 128th in the nation. Additionally, they have incurred 401 penalty yards over 41 infractions, which positions them 113th in helping their rivals. This season, they have thrown 6 interceptions and relinquished 7 fumbles, while managing to secure 132 first downs. North Carolina has recorded 1,399 passing yards, averaging 174.9 yards per game, which ranks them 116th in Division 1. Their ground game averages 123.3 yards, totaling 986 rushing yards for the season.
Defensively, the Tar Heels have allowed 887 rushing yards (110.9 yards per game) and 8 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered 10 passing touchdowns and an average of 210.5 yards through the air, placing them 55th nationally. To date, they have conceded a total of 177 points. The defense has recorded 4 fumble recoveries and 5 interceptions this season, participating in 532 plays, ranking them 37th in the nation. The Tar Heels allow an average of 22.1 points per game, placing them 51st overall.
Which team will come out on top in this Stanford vs. North Carolina showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on the Tar Heels -9.0
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