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UNC Football: Ranking the 2020 ACC opponents for the Tar Heels

By Richard Adkins

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 31: Head coach Mack Brown of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts after defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks 24-20 in the Belk College Kickoff game at Bank of America Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 31: Head coach Mack Brown of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts after defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks 24-20 in the Belk College Kickoff game at Bank of America Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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BLACKSBURG, VA – OCTOBER 19: Running back Michael Carter #8 of the North Carolina Tar Heels is tackled by defensive back Devon Hunter #25 of the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half at Lane Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images).
BLACKSBURG, VA – OCTOBER 19: Running back Michael Carter #8 of the North Carolina Tar Heels is tackled by defensive back Devon Hunter #25 of the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half at Lane Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images). /

4. Virginia Tech (Home)

Next on the list, another revenge game for the Heels and fans: The Virginia Tech Hokies led by head coach Justin Fuente.

Virginia Tech will be a huge bump in the road for the Heels as they pave their path to the ACC championship. The Hokies, who finished 2nd in the ACC and beat the Heels in a heartbreaking 6 over-time thriller 43-41, will have quarterback stand out Hendon Hooker back to lead their offense.

This will be a game that could truly change the outcome of the Heels season depending on when it happens. The Hokies are currently riding a 4 game win streak against Carolina with the last two games between the two being a margin loss of 5 points combined.

A huge loss however for VT will be defensive back and projected first-round pick Caleb Farley, who led the team in interceptions with 4 and pass deflections with 12, has decided to opt out of the 2020 season due to coronavirus concerns. A huge blow to their defense, which could help open up passing opportunities, making that the key point in a Heels victory over a very tough and well balanced Virginia Tech team.

Snapping the 4-game losing streak will be much boosted confidence for the Heels and their ACC Championship hopes.

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