Richmond vs North Carolina Prediction 9/13/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

The Richmond Spiders and the North Carolina Tar Heels meet in week 3 college football action from Kenan Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Richmond Spiders vs. North Carolina Tar Heels prediction.

Richmond Spiders Recap

The Richmond Spiders come into this game looking to add on to their 14-10 win over Wofford last time out to sit at 1-1 on the year. After this game, Richmond will head home for a game against VMI.

Spiders Looking For Big Road Upset

Kyle Wickersham has thrown for 266 yards, a touchdown and 2 interceptions on 69.4% passing while also leading the Spiders on the ground with 103 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Ja’Vion Griffin leads the Spiders with 63 receiving yards and 8 receptions. Peyton Seelmann leads Richmond’s defense with 17 total tackles including 10 solo tackles and a sack while Camden Byrd has a pair of sacks and Tayshaun Burney and CJ Fraser each have an interception. 

North Carolina Tar Heels Recap

The North Carolina Tar Heels come into this game looking to add on to their 20-3 win over the 49ers last time out to sit at 1-1 on the year. After this game, North Carolina will head on the road for a game against the UCF.

Tar Heels Get In Win Column

Gio Lopez has thrown for 224 yards, a touchdown and an interception on 60% passing while Max Johnson’s thrown for 103 yards and a TD on 81.8% passing. Demon June has 52 rushing yards to lead UNC on the ground while Jordan Shipp leads the Tar Heels in receiving with 6 grabs for 97 yards and Javarius Green has 6 grabs for 88 yards. On defense, Andrew Simpson has a team-high 15 total tackles including 10 solo tackles and a sack while Kaleb Cost and Greg Smith each have an interception this season.

Richmond Spiders @ North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Trends: Week 3

Why the Richmond Spiders will win

• North Carolina has lost three of its last four games as a favorite.
• North Carolina has failed to cover the spread in each of its last nine games at Kenan Stadium.
• North Carolina has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Six of North Carolina’s last seven games against non-FBS teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

North Carolina Tar Heels Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 3, Caleb Hood ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• North Carolina ranks T1st among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (100.0).
• North Carolina ranks 4th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (37.5).

Richmond Spiders vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Prediction

I’m on North Carolina here. I just want no part of Richmond in this matchup, and I think North Carolina can use this as an opportunity to crank up the offense after a pair of rather lacklustre showings to start the year. I don’t expect the starters to go a full 60 minutes here, but I think UNC will be good enough to get the win and cover in this one. Not one I’m rushing to bet because of how thick the line is, but I think the Tar Heels get the win and cover. Give me North Carolina.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: North Carolina -22.5