North Carolina Football: Game-by-game predictions for 2021
By Austin Lloyd
Games 1-4
Virginia Tech: Win
North Carolina football starts its 2021 journey on the road, facing off against the Hokies. Virginia Tech has been very inconsistent, which all came to a head during the crash and burn of their program in the second half of last season.
It’s UNC’s first game, so they will be a tad rusty, but they will still get it done over VT to start their run with a win.
Georgia State: Win
A lackluster Group of 5 team visiting UNC after the Heels pulled off an impressive divisional win. It would suck to be a Panther in week two. Expect a win for North Carolina by 30+ points here.
Virginia: Win
Back to divisional gameplay, the Tarheels will have a competitive game on their hands in this one. However, Virginia is sure to be outmanned and outcoached in a four-hour battle with UNC.
North Carolina will give up some points, but come out on top in an affair that should see them win by a margin of around 17.
Georgia Tech: Win
What has been one of the worst ACC teams in recent seasons will be no different in 2021. The Tarheels are likely to start scoring soon and not stop until the fourth quarter clock hits all zeros.
If the Yellow Jackets keep it within four scores, they can go to sleep happy at the fact that they kept it closer than it really was.