FREE CONTEST: #25 Virginia Tech Hokies at #17 North Carolina Tar Heels ($50 Prize!)
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Sep 17, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) looks to pass in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Saturday, October 8th, at 3:30 P.M. the #25 Virginia Tech Hokies will be on the road to take on the #17 North Carolina Tar Heels.
The Crowd
“The Crowd” projects a final score of UNC 34.4 – Virginia Tech 27.0 with an over/under of 61.4. The Vegas Line has a final score of UNC 33.0 – Virginia Tech 30.5 with an over/under of 63.5.
2016-17 Statistics (127 total teams):
Passing offense: UNC 348.2 YPG > Virginia Tech 253.5 YPG
Rushing offense: Virginia Tech 195.5 YPG > UNC 136.0 YPG
Scoring offense: UNC 40.4 PPG > Virginia Tech 40.3 PPG
Scoring defense: Virginia Tech 18.8 PPG > UNC 31.0 PPG
Passing defense: Virginia Tech 150.8 YPG > UNC 222.0 YPG
Rushing defense: Virginia Tech 113.5 YPG > UNC 236.8 YPG
Turnover Margin Per Game: UNC -0.3 > Virginia Tech -0.7
Strength of schedule:
North Carolina is (4-1) with wins over Illinois, James Madison, Pittsburgh, and Florida State. Their only loss came on the road against ranked Georgia. Virginia Tech is (3-1) with wins over Liberty, Boston College, and East Carolina. Their lone defeat came against ranked Tennessee.
Summary:
Virginia Tech has played a very weak schedule so far and their season stats are inflated because of it. Their one real test was a blowout against Tennessee on national television. North Carolina has one of the best quarterbacks in the country in Mitch Trubisky. In fact, UNC is averaging over 500 yards of offense and 40 points per game against quality competition. I think this will be a high scoring game and I favor naorth Carolina at home.
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