Anatomy of a Delusion

Things pointing towards a Carolina victory in a few hours:

Virginia Tech is looking ahead. Penn State bowl game-level ahead. How many bowl prediction articles have you read in the last week? No matter how focused a team is, those things seep through. UNC is looking at the end of their season.

The Hokies' are playing running back by committee as well. And the end result could be the best ball carrier on the bench for most of the game. Of course, the wounded senior making a comeback lit the Tar Heels up for 243 yards last year. But...

The defense is better this year. And the team overall only lost by three to last year's VT model. They've improved significantly, but a good Carolina team, one that catches its passes, makes its tackles, can still surprise.

UNC 21, VT 17