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UNC at Virginia: Three Things to Watch

Welcome to yet another iteration of The South’s Oldest Rivalry, this time with a spooky twist! The Cavaliers of the University of Virginia have a 3-game winning streak against the Carolina Tar Heels, but this time, they’re 1-4 and preparing to face a 4-1 Heels squad that’s ranked 15th in the country. UNC will visit the Hoos for a primetime Halloween matchup that features two teams with radically different experiences so far this year. Here are some things you might want to look for on the good guys’ side of things:

UNC’s Passing Game Opening Up

UNC offensive coordinator Phil Longo maintains that his playcalling is totally up to game script and opponents’ tendencies, and that he’s just going to call according to what defenses are giving him.