On one side, you have an offense that put up 33.2 points per game a year ago, returns 10 starters and is coached by an offensive mastermind who always keeps opposing defenses guessing.
On the other side, you have a defense that gave up 432.7 yards and 30.4 points per game a year ago, added a new co-defensive coordinator to the mix and, aside from a junior college addition at defensive end and a few other transfers, has virtually the same cast.
That'll be what you see Thursday night in Charlotte, as the high-octane North Carolina offense led by head coach Larry Fedora goes up against a South Carolina defense that is breaking in new co-defensive coordinator and play-caller Jon Hoke.