These two teams met in October last year, a game the Tar Heels won 56-45. I think that result combined with North Carolina's returning QB, Heisman Trophy candidate Sam Howell, has made the bookmakers posting a way inflated total for this contest.

The Hokies have lost last year’s starters at quarterback and running back. The Tar Heels have lost two receivers (Dyami Brown and Dazz Newsome) and two running backs (Michael Carter and Javonte Williams) to the NFL Draft.

8* play on UNDER.