5 Predictions for the UNC football program's contest vs. Georgia Tech

5 Predictions for the UNC football program’s contest vs. Georgia Tech

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 23: J.J. Jones #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels signals a first down after a catch in the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) /

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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 14: Cedric Gray #33 of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts after making an interception against the Miami Hurricanes during their game at Kenan Memorial Stadium on October 14, 2023 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Tar Heels won 41-31. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

No. 4: Under 20?

The UNC football program’s defense has allowed 58 points over the last two weeks.

In the Tar Heels’ previous three games, the defense allowed just 44 total points.

This week, the defense will get back on track.

North Carolina will hold the Yellow Jackets to under 20 points, as turnovers will be the storyline in this one.

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King is turnover-prone, as he already has thrown 9 interceptions this season. The UNC football program’s defense will continue to add to that, as they’ll pick off the sophomore quarterback twice on Saturday night.

If the Tar Heels can get an early lead, they’ll force the Yellow Jackets to throw the ball more often than they would like, which could lead to even more mistakes from the young quarterback.

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