For the second week in a row, Tech faced a double-digit spread as an underdog. After a close loss to Clemson on Sept. 18, the Jackets welcomed University of North Carolina (UNC) into Mercedes Benz Stadium for the Mayhem at MBS showdown. The Tarheels came in as roughly two touchdown favorites following strong wins over Georgia State and Virginia, but Tech weathered an early touchdown and dominated Carolina, winning the game by 23.
Tech won the toss and deferred to the second half. UNC quarterback Sam Howell overthrew a likely touchdown pass to an open receiver on the second play from scrimmage, but made up for it with a long run on third down to move the chains.