In its second consecutive game against a ranked opponent, Georgia Tech will face a more experienced quarterback Saturday in North Carolina’s Sam Howell.

The Yellow Jackets allowed only 126 yards passing by Clemson sophomore DJ Uiagalelei a week ago at Clemson, but Howell likely will provide more of a challenge. Howell is a junior who has played in 28 games (compared with Uiagalelei’s 12 before he played Tech). Also, many observers have commented that Howell’s NFL potential makes him a strong candidate to go early in the next NFL draft, possibly as the first quarterback selected.

Here is some important information regarding how to follow the action:

Date: Saturday, Sept. 25

Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Records: Georgia Tech 1-2, 0-1 ACC; No. 21 North Carolina 2-1, 1-1

Television: ACC Network will televise the game. Roy Philpott will handle play-by-play, with Tim Hasselbeck as the analyst and Kelsey Riggs as the sideline reporter.

Local radio: The game will be broadcast on the Georgia Tech Sports Network, heard in metro Atlanta this week on 1230/106.3. Andy Demetra is handling play-by-play. Sean Bedford is the analyst, and Wiley Ballard is the sideline reporter.

Satellite radio: You can listen on SiriusXM Radio 111/193.

Online: WatchESPN.com and RamblinWreck.com.

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