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Two Atlantic Coast Conference teams hoping to salvage their seasons will meet Saturday when Stanford travels to face North Carolina at Kenan Stadium.
The game is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on The CW. Fans looking to watch this college football game can do so for free by usingDIRECTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial as well as up to $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game.
The matchup pits two of the nation’s most anemic offenses against each other. Stanford ranks 125th nationally in total offense, averaging 306 yards per game, while North Carolina sits just three spots lower at 128th with 298.6 yards per game. Neither team has found the end zone with much consistency, as the Cardinal average 17.8 points per game and the Tar Heels manage just 19.4.
Defense tells a different story for these programs. North Carolina’s unit ranks 30th in the FBS, allowing 320.8 yards per game. Stanford’s defense has struggled considerably more, giving up 424.9 yards per game to rank 119th nationally. The Cardinal’s pass defense has been particularly vulnerable, surrendering 293.6 yards through the air per game.
Stanford quarterback Ben Gulbranson has thrown for 1,813 yards with nine touchdowns and 10 interceptions this season. Micah Ford leads the rushing attack with 425 yards and three scores, while CJ Williams paces receivers with 598 yards and four touchdowns. North Carolina’s Gio Lopez has passed for 1,021 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions. Demon June tops the Tar Heels’ ground game with 416 yards and two touchdowns, and Jordan Shipp leads receivers with 384 yards and three scores.
Who: Stanford vs. UNC
When: 4:30 p.m. ET, Nov. 8
Where: Kenan Stadium
Stream: DIRECTV (free trial); FuboTV (free trial);SlingTV;
| Streaming Service | Starting Monthly Price | Free Trial | Free Trial Length | Max Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV | $89.99 | Yes | 5 days | $40 off first month |
| FuboTV | $55.99 | Yes | 5 days | $30 off first month |
| Sling TV | $45.99 | No | N/A | $30 off first month |
| ESPN | $12.99 | No | N/A | N/A |
What is DIRECTV?
DIRECTV is an internet TV service that offers your favorite entertainment, news and sports channels, as well as local TV stations and regional sports networks. Sign up now and get three free months of premium channels including HBO Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME and Starz.
What is FuboTV?
FuboTV is an internet television service that offers more than 200 channels across sports and entertainment including Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. From the UEFA Champions League to the WNBA to international tournaments ranging across sports, there’s plenty of options available on FuboTV, which offers a free trial and up to $30 off the first month for new customers.
What is Sling TV?
Sling TV offers a variety of live programming ranging from news and sports and starting as low as $20 a month for your first month. Subscribers also get a month of DVR Plus free if they sign up now. Choose from a variety of sports packages without long-term contracts and with easy cancellation.
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Generative AI was used to help produce this story, based on source material. It was reviewed and edited by MassLive.
