Virginia Tech vs. North Carolina

Thursday, January 1, 1998, Gator Bowl Share

No. 7 North Carolina beat Virginia Tech 42–⁠3. It was their 22nd meeting; after it, Virginia Tech led the series 11–⁠7–⁠4 as played.

Neutral siteVirginia Tech7–⁠5 in 1997

Neutral site7North Carolina11–⁠1 in 1997

FinalTV: NBCAttendance 54,116Payout $3.2 million (total) (Wikipedia)Referee: Mack Gentry (SEC)

MVP Nick Sorensen (VT)Wikipedia

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

North Carolina 66% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Virginia Tech leads 25–⁠11–⁠4; as played, 25–⁠12–⁠4 in 41 meetings, counting the 19 since this game.

Recent meetings
2022	North Carolina 41, Virginia Tech 10
2021	Virginia Tech 17, North Carolina 10
2020	North Carolina 56, Virginia Tech 45
2019	Virginia Tech 43, North Carolina 41
2018	Virginia Tech 22, North Carolina 19
2017	Virginia Tech 59, North Carolina 7