The Game Plan: Heels face Dukes to Close Non-Conference Slate | Inside Carolina Analysis

Mack Brown’s North Carolina team has approached the end of the runway in the early non-conference portion of the 2024 season as the James Madison Dukes come calling in Kenan Stadium on Saturday. The Heels look to go 4-0 with a win, but the competition level will rise and the performance level needs to keep pace to get there heading into ACC play. Inside Carolina’s Game Plan podcast features Jason Staples and Greg Barnes joining host Tommy Ashley and the trio breaks down the matchup, the revolving UNC quarterback position and how the Carolina defense can continue the upward trajectory against a JMU squad coming in at 2-0.

0:00 - Stream begins
0:10 - Show begins
1:14 - Jason’s opening thoughts on J. Criswell
4:07 - Greg’s opening thoughts
6:52 - Harrell to Criswell, how?
15:03 - JMU look
18:54 - Open the playbook on offense
22:24 - A receiver problem?
27:35 - Can the defense show more?
32:00 - Linebackers and depth
37:01 - Defense stays on point or a letdown coming?
40:46 - JMU’s QB a potential problem
46:19 - Commentary and predictions
50:35 - Viewer questions to close show



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