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The North Carolina Tar Heels will try to build momentum after ending their losing streak when they host the Stanford Cardinal on Saturday at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. Both programs feature former NFL head coaches — Bill Belichick for North Carolina and Frank Reich for Stanford — though both men downplayed that angle. Instead, each is focused on developing young rosters and finishing the season strong in conference play. North Carolina (3–5, 1–3 ACC) snapped a four-game skid last week with a 27–10 win over Syracuse. The Tar Heels leaned on their defense and freshman running back Demon June, who posted his second 100-yard rushing performance in three games. Stanford (3–6, 2–4 ACC) suffered its third straight loss last

The TCU Horned Frogs enter a crucial November stretch with their Big 12 Championship hopes still alive, starting with Saturday’s matchup against the Iowa State Cyclones at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. TCU (6–2, 3–2 Big 12) has regained momentum with a two-game winning streak and remains perfect at home this season (4–0). Coach Sonny Dykes’ team has improved defensively and continues to lean on one of the conference’s most dynamic passing attacks. With several key matchups ahead, the Horned Frogs know every win counts if they hope to return to the conference title game. Iowa State (5–4, 2–4 Big 12) has been sliding in recent weeks after a 5–0 start but has stayed competitive, with three of

Rutgers and Maryland meet Saturday in Piscataway with both programs trying to salvage bowl hopes and fan confidence. The Scarlet Knights (4-5, 1-5 Big Ten) have dropped five of six, while the Terrapins (4-4, 1-4) are reeling after four straight defeats. Maryland’s 55-10 loss to No. 2 Indiana exposed a defense that gave up 588 yards. Head coach Mike Locksley faced vocal frustration from fans after another late-game collapse. Rutgers, meanwhile, was thumped 35-13 at Illinois, allowing 31-plus points for the fifth time in six games. Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis leads the Big Ten in completions and passing yards, while Antwan Raymond adds a steady ground threat. Maryland turns to freshman Malik Washington, who’s totaled 15 touchdowns and nearly 2,000

Duke looks to extend its road dominance when it meets UConn in a non-conference matchup Saturday in East Hartford, Conn. The Blue Devils are 5-3 and have won three straight away games, while the Huskies (6-3) remain unbeaten at home. Duke has road wins over Syracuse, Cal, and Clemson, scoring 38 or more points each time. The Blue Devils’ offense, led by quarterback Darian Mensah, ranks among the ACC’s most efficient. Mensah has 2,572 yards, 21 touchdowns, and only two interceptions. Receiver Cooper Barkate leads the conference in receiving yards (774). UConn’s home offense has been elite, averaging 44.8 points at Rentschler Field. Quarterback Joe Fagnano, a Maine transfer, has thrown for 2,529 yards and 22 scores without an interception.