Georgia Tech's triple-option attack is humming. The Yellow Jackets lead the nation in rushing yards. North Carolina ranks 87th in run defense and 113th in overall defense.

North Carolina quarterback Chazz Surratt is progressing. He passed for 259 yards against Duke last week and also rushed for 77 yards. North Carolina ranks 35th in passing.

The Tar Heels are 1-3, but have led in the fourth quarter in all four of their games.

There were 68 points scored in last year's game. There were 69 points scored when the two teams met in 2015 and 91 points scored in 2014.