The time is almost near when we see the 5-1 North Carolina Tar Heels take on the 4-2 Duke Blue Devils.
This matchup will severely affect the Atlantic Coast Conference, as the two football programs are neck to neck for the number one spot in the standings. UNC currently holds a one-game advantage, so a win is crucial to create some space and earn more respect.
The other reason this meeting is critical for North Carolina to win is that their path to getting a spot in the ACC championship game gets more farce with the remaining schedule. UNC still has games left against Pitt, 15th-ranked NC State, and 14th-ranked Wake Forest.
North Carolina does have momentum on their side, winners of their last two games. Not only did they win those vital games, but the defense also showed up majorly, holding Virginia Tech to just 10 points and slowing down the Hurricanes in the 27-24 win.
Now, bringing that momentum on the road to face their top rivals could bring out their best performance of the season.