Carolina’s first meeting with Georgia Tech in Atlanta was part of a vibe check after moods turned sour in Chapel Hill after a close loss to Purdue, followed by a bare-bottom spanking to Tennessee. UNC responded by absolutely pounding (a then 4-2) Michigan team in the ACC/B1G Challenge, which caused trepidation for Tar Heel fans for the following road game at Tech.
Those who have been on this roller coaster long enough know that the Heels can be lackluster after a big win. But, no worries. A halftime tie was soon split wide open and the Heels ran away with a 17-point win.