Which UNC football team is going to show up on Saturday against Georgia Tech – the one who comfortably beat its first six opponents, or the one who fell asleep against one of the ACC’s worst teams last weekend?
Regardless of which version shows up, the Tar Heels have to be frustrated and motivated to prove the UVA game was a fluke.
Despite everything that went wrong for UNC last weekend, it still has the deadly Drake Maye-Devontez Walker combo. Omarion Hampton is still leading the backfield and, even though Carolina abandoned the running game, he had his second straight 100-yard outing.
The Tar Heels now matchup with a team they should beat, but one that has their number – Georgia Tech. UNC will make the short trip to Atlanta and face off against the Yellow Jackets on Saturday at 8 p.m.
Georgia Tech is just 3-4 this year, but it leads the all-time series against Carolina with a 32-22-3 mark. The Yellow Jackets have the ACC’s passing touchdowns leader in Haynes King, plus three running backs with at least 250 yards.
Something has to give Saturday night. Georgia Tech is fighting for bowl eligibility, while the Tar Heels are hoping to stay in the thick of the ACC Championship race.
What exactly do you need to know for Saturday’s nightcap?