For the first time in its history, the ACC championship game features two teams that finished the regular season undefeated in conference play. Saturday's matchup between Clemson and North Carolina is an intriguing one, and throughout the week we’ll be breaking down the key battles on the field that could decide the game.
Today: North Carolina running back Elijah Hood vs. Clemson defensive front.
Andrea Adelson: The biggest difference between the North Carolina offense last year, and the North Carolina offense this year is its ability to run the ball. A veteran offensive line has been a big reason but so has the emergence of Elijah Hood, who has 1,280 yards and 16 touchdowns this year in one of the more underrated performances across the country.