CHAPEL HILL, N. David Robertson USA Jersey .C. -- North Carolina coach Larry Fedora sees his team making plenty of mistakes, even after a pair of last-second wins that vaulted the 17th-ranked Tar Heels back into the national rankings .Hes trying to figure out how to fix them entering Saturdays game against No. 25 Virginia Tech.If we can ever get that accomplished, you would see some fireworks out there, he said. It would be pretty dang good. And thats the potential of this football team.Thats the balance for Fedora. His Tar Heels (4-1, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) sit atop the leagues Coastal Division after rallying to beat Pittsburgh and then-No. 12 Florida State with scores in the last 5 seconds each time. But UNC is still spotty on defense, while the offense that has the potential to sprint past anyone still has moments that Fedora wants to clean up.Against the Seminoles, for example, it was Elijah Hoods fumble near the FSU goal line. Fedora said there was some gloom when coaches reviewed film of a thrilling win.Everybody knows you cant keep living on the edge like that, Fedora said.The Hokies (3-1, 1-0) are coming off a bye week and bring a tough defense to face UNCs rolling offense. Virginia Techs offense, a faster-tempo scheme brought by new coach Justin Fuente from Memphis, has been particularly sharp in the last two games, rolling to 103 points in lopsided home wins against Boston College and East Carolina.Virginia Tech is making its first appearance in the AP Top 25 this season, setting up the first game between two ranked teams at UNCs Kenan Stadium since 2008.Its great for our fans to take pride in and get excited about, Fuente said. It may add to more fanfare on the outside about the upcoming games, but its not something that we draw a lot of focus on.---Here are things to know about Saturdays Virginia Tech-North Carolina game:STOPPING THE PASS: UNC quarterback Mitch Trubisky has three straight 400-yard passing games and is yet to throw an interception this year. Meanwhile, receiver Ryan Switzer enters with a two-game ACC record of 30 catches in the Pitt and FSU wins, prompting Trubisky to say that it sometimes seems its just me and him out there playing catch. But the Hokies defense led by longtime coordinator Bud Foster ranks ninth nationally by allowing 264.3 yards per game and 10th against the pass.HOKIES ATTACK: Virginia Techs offense is taking shape. The Hokies have scored at least 36 points in every game, the outlier coming when they lost five fumbles in a 45-24 loss to Tennessee. Junior college transfer Jerod Evans has started all four games, throwing for 13 touchdowns with just one interception.DEFENSIVE CONCERNS: The Tar Heels are still up and down on defense. They struggled for three quarters against Pitt before coming up with two straight three-and-outs in the fourth quarter to set up the comeback win, then held FSU to 14 points through the first three quarters before giving up 21 in the final quarter. The players know it, and we are very adamant about getting those (mistakes) cleaned up, defensive coordinator Gene Chizik said. Its about time we do it, right?TELLING STRETCH: The Tar Heels are seeking to become the first repeat Coastal champion since the Hokies did it from 2010-11. This will be the third game in a critical four-week stretch that could put them in control of that race, assuming they can win Saturday and then again at No. 10 Miami next week.WEATHER CONCERNS: Hurricane Matthew has been moving north since early in the week. 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The play: Ravens kicker Justin Tucker runs on the field and convinces coach John Harbaugh to go for the kick instead of punting it deep inside Bengals territory. Tucker hits a 57-yarder, the first of his four field goals and his longest of the season.Patrick Smith/Getty Images.Jason Pierre-PaulGiants vs. Browns ? Defense securing win for New YorkThe situation: The Browns line up at the 50-yard line facing second-and-19 and chasing a 14-6 deficit against the Giants with 11:08 left in the game. The play: Browns QB Josh McCown is hit as he attempts a pass and Jason Pierre-Paul is there to secure the ball and return it 43 yards for the touchdown, helping the Giants get the win and leaving the Browns winless in 12 games.AP Photo/Ron Schwane.LeSean McCoyJaguars vs. Bills ? Breaking loose and racing to the goal lineThe situation: First-and-10 from the Buffalo 25-yard line, with the Jaguars leading 7-6 to start the third quarter. 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The pass was part of a 242-yard, three-touchdown effort by Rivers, who has 3,128 passing yards this season, his 11th consecutive year with at least 3,000 passing yards, tied for fourth-most in NFL history.Troy Taormina/USA TODAY Sports.Ted Ginn Jr.Panthers vs. Raiders ? Going, going...gone!The situation: Third-and-6 from the Carolina 12-yard line with the Raiders leading 24-13 with 7:53 left in the third quarter. The play: Cam Newton takes the snap out of the shotgun and finds Ted Ginn Jr. down the middle for an 88-yard touchdown pass, the second-longest pass of Newtons careerr. Sebastian Poma Italy Jersey. The 2-point conversion failed, but it cuts the lead to 24-19.Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images.Jared GoffRams vs. Saints ? First time for everythingThe situation: Third-and-7 at the Saints 24-yard line, with 12:14 left in the first quarter during the games first drive. 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Finding a diamond in the roughThe situation: The Falcons have the ball at the Cardinals 35-yard line with 2:19 left in the first half of a 10-10 game. The play: Out of the shotgun, Matt Ryan fires a short pass to Taylor Gabriel, who weaves his way through the Arizona defense for a 35-yard touchdown and a 17-10 Falcons lead. Gabriel, who was signed off waivers from Cleveland right before the season, added a 25-yard TD catch in the fourth quarter. He now has four touchdown receptions in his past four games after having one in his first 34 career games.Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.Willie SneadRams vs. Saints ? Spreading the passes aroundThe situation: The Saints are leading the Rams 42-21 with 10:26 remaining when they decide to go for the jugular on third-and-3 from the 50-yard line. The play: Drew Brees throws a lateral across the field to receiver Willie Snead, who lofts a deep pass to wide-open running back Tim Hightower. 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