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UConn won the toss will defer. Place is 70 percent full. That's a start. People still filing in. First kickoff imminent. Ball returned to the UNC 22. Here we go.

Update 12:06 pm: UNC three and out first possession. Good start. JapserHoward tackled by the back judge on the play. He had to hurdle the judge.

Update 12:08: Carolina holds.A Frazer incomplete pass was picked up and returned for a touchdown. But it was ruled incomplete on the field. He had a nice pass to the tight end that was stripped away. It's a work in progress. At least they got they punt off.

Update 12:22 p.m. McClain INT of UNC's Yates. Great catch.

Update 12:36 p.m: Kashif Moore had a first down on an end around. He got destroyed by Charles Brown and fumbled the ball. He had the first down. Missed opportunity. UConn was at the UNC 35.

Update 12:25p.m.: Huskies gothree and out. UNC defense is stifiling. Punt was too close to being blocked.Crowd groaned. Ended up being a 52 yard kick to the UNC 3.

First quarter wrap

Defensive battle as expected. Each team has a costly turnover, and UNC has some momentum with a third and 2 at the UConn 28. I don't like the feel for the Huskies. UNC's defense is big and physical and they are having their way right now. Yates has been moving UNC through the air. Not much rushing for either team.

Update 12:45p.m.: Third and 2 and UNC runs it.Play is stuffed. UNC then misses FG from 44 yards. Not even close. Huskies luck out there. Defense is playing a heck of a game. Carolina has 12 rushes for 10 yards.

Update 12:53 pm: My god. Kanuch cant catch a first down and the tip is intercepted. A little high, but that's a catch you have to make. It wasn't a poor throw. UConn has two turn turnovers. Killing themselves here. Kanuch has to make that catch.UNC returns it to the 50.

Update 12:57 p.m.: UConn defense is playing a big time game. Lindsey Witten has 2 sacks, and Greg Lloyd had a nice sack on a delayed blitz. Can the offense not shoot itself in the foot?

Update 1:10 p.m.: Lindsey Witten is a nightmare for a depleted UNC line right now. He has 3 sacks. UConn defense is dominating, as is UNC's. A mistake from one team is going to win this game.

Update 1:17 p.m. 47 yard FG attempt to end half. The Great David Teggart nails it for a 3-0 Huskies lead. Boy, did the Huskies need that. 3-0 at the half.

Second quarter

It'sa defensive battle at the half. Teggart's field goal has to make UConn feel good. UNC is down 3 offensive linemen and it shows. I would say that the struggles on offense for UConn is more UNC than it is int he UConn offense. Kashif Moore took a big hit when he fumbled. The interception on Frazer was on Brad Kanuch. It didn't hit Kanuch in the numbers, but it was a good enough pass that it should have been caught. That was a killer, Kanuch was down inside the 20 for a first down. Frazer looks a little better today. Not much out there on offense, and it's more UNC than UConn. As far as thwe defense, Witten is an absolute monster. He has 2 sacks(should have another, pehaps a half sack, but I digress) in the first half and forced a fumble. He will see doube teams coming.

First half stats, Jordan Todman 52 yards on 12 rushes. Frazer 9-of-15 for 52 yards and one interception. UConn has held UNC to -17 yards rushing. Most of it on sacks by Witten. Shaun Draughn has 10 carries for 15 yards.

Third quarter

Update 1:42 pm: UConn 3rdand 5. False start. 3rd and 10, dropped first down by Isaih Moore. Bad opening for the Huskies.

Update 1:45 p.m.: How do you compelte a third and 20? That's just awful defense. Got to force the ball underneath.

Update 154 pm:  UConn drives stalls at the UNC 35. Cullen great punt to an awaiting Robbie Frey at the 1 yard line.

Update 1:58p.m.: Looks like Frazeris hurt. Endres has his helmet on and is warmed up. Frazer getting worked on by trainers. Frazer bag of ice on right knee. Endres coming in.

Update 2:12 pm: Twyon Martin catches a deflected pass by Robert McClain (great close) at the UNC 25. Todman goes in on the 4 yard line for a TD. The GreatTeggart makes it 10-0.

Third quarter

Patience is a virtue. Huskies offense didn't do much, but the defense turned UNC over and the HUskies scored a TD on the short field. Frazer is out and he seems to have a right knee injury. That's problematic for later, but as far as today,it shouldn't have much of an effect. Endres is 1-for-1. Defense coming up big. UNC is driving right now and is at their own 48. UConn has to rely on defense to bring this home.

Fourth quarter

Update 2:29 p.m.: UNC on the board with 22 yard field goal. Defense did a nice job late inthe dirve keeping UNC out of the endzone. 10-3 UCOnn, 10:56 left.

Update 2:35 p.m.: UConn just trying to hold on. 10-3 with Endres in there. Pups went three and out. Defenseis going to win this. Desi Cullen has had an incredible game punting.

Update 2:41 pm: UNC completes a third and 21. Huskies play way too soft in third and a mile.

Update 2:45 pm: UNC at UConn 48 with under 6 to go. Huskies just trying to hold on.

Update 2:57pm: Huskies in trouble. Defense looks gassed. UNC down inside the 5 with 4 minutes left.

Update 3 p.m.: Diaster brewing here. Endres just had snap go over his head. 

Update 2:49 p.m.: Defense letdown and is gassed. Yates TD pass. 2:36 left. Delay now as Zack Pinault injured himself seriously while celebrating. Truck is out. PAT good. 10-10.

Update 2:55 p.m.: Up to Cody Endres now. Holding in endzone., Safety,holding by Dan Ryan. I can't believe this.12-10.

Update 3:05.Onside kick recovered. Huskies have life.

Update 3:07: Thought Kanuch was interferred with.Todman nearlymadea great catch. 4th and 4. ...Endres sacked. Got to make a quick throw there. Bad loss for the Huskies. How do you lead 10-0 in the 4th quarter? I just don't get this.