There has not been a more consequential matchup for the North Carolina Tar Heels since Frank Beamer’s final home game as the head coach of Virginia Tech.
Back in 2015, the Tar Heels controlled their destiny on that November Saturday in Blacksburg. The Hokies forced overtime when UNC blew a 14-point lead, but extra time heroics by Marquise Williams and Quinshad Davis propelled Carolina to their first ACC Championship Game appearance.
Here in 2020, the Tar Heels still have a chance to play for the conference title in Charlotte, although they will need a bit of help.