North Carolina at Virginia Tech

Breaking down the game

Tommy Davis

Senior defensive end

UNC's defensive line has been thinned by injuries, so the senior will have to play more snaps despite a sprained knee, He has a team-leading six sacks.

Matt Baker

Senior quarterback

His 165 completions and 2,185 yards this season are the fifth- and sixth most, respectively, in school history. He'll need his best performance tonight.

Jesse Holley

Junior wide receiver

Has been UNC's most reliable receiver this season with 43 grabs for 621 yards. He'll be going against a defense that is giving up only 140.4 passing yards a game.

Marcus Vick

Junior quarterback

The leader of Tech's offense has thrown for 1,794 yards and 13 touchdowns this season, with eight interceptions. He is dangerous on the run.

Jimmy Williams

Senior cornerback

One of the top defensive backs in the nation, he has picked off only one pass this season. That's primarily because quarterbacks avoid throwing in his direction.

Mike Imoh

Senior tailback

The speedster set a single-game Tech rushing record with 243 yards on 32 carries at UNC last season. Missed Virginia game with ankle injury but is expected to play today.

Know These Numbers

5.6

North Carolina's average margin of victory in its five wins.

28.8

Virginia Tech's average margin of victory in its nine wins.

34

Low temperature expected tonight in Blacksburg, Va.

and don't forget ...

North Carolina

The last time the Tar Heels defeated a ranked team on the road was in 2001, when it routed No. 13 Clemson 38-3 in Death Valley.

Virginia Tech

The Hokies have scored six touchdowns this season via returns -- off four interceptions, one fumble and one blocked field goal.