The North Carolina Tarheels travel to North Carolina State this afternoon to take on the Wolfpack in a game that doesn't mean much in the greater scheme of things. North Carolina has already locked up the Coastal Division title and a berth in the ACC Championship game against Clemson. The game may not mean much in the standings but State gave the Tarheels a beating last year to the tune of 35-7. The Wolfpack let them know it before the game, during the game, and after the game.
North Carolina State has the type of team that matches up well with North Carolina. The Wolfpack runs virtually the same type of up tempo offense with a quarterback that can throw and run and is extremely hard to bring down. Like North Carolina's Marquise Williams, NC State quarterback Jacoby Brissette operates better when he gets outside of the pocket and makes things happen. The Wolfpack also has a strong running game and while the Tarheels defense has been better this season, they have have given up a chunk of yardage over the past three games.
State's defensive front four may be the strongest in the ACC and they can really bring the pressure. It is hard to forecast a low scoring game between two offenses like this but I am expecting a score along the lines of 24-17 in a game that could go either way. UNC really doesn't have a lot to play for in this game so I am hoping pride will be enough to carry them to victory.
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