The 7-1 North Carolina Tar Heels will be on the road this Saturday to take on the 3-5 Virginia Cavaliers.
Riding a four-game win streak, UNC has found its groove as they look to continue its climb of the Associated Press Poll Top 25. Ranked at No.17 this week, North Carolina has had a bumpy path despite their first place standing in the ACC Coastal division.
The shaky defense and nail-biting wins have yet to help UNC get established as a respectable team this season. Despite the lack of recognition the team has received, quarterback Drake Maye and North Carolina’s offense have gained respect as one of the best in the nation and will have a chance to prove it again this weekend against a struggling defense.
Virginia’s offense has struggled mightily with no true identity. A win won’t be enough to throw on the resume. As we get closer to bowl season, UNC will need to deliver another statement game.