North Carolina at Virginia Tech

Thursday, November 17, 2011

No. 9 Virginia Tech beat North Carolina 24–⁠21. It was their 30th meeting; after it, Virginia Tech led the series 18–⁠8–⁠4 as played.

AwayNorth Carolina7–⁠6 in 2011
21
Home9Virginia Tech11–⁠3 in 2011
24

Final at Lane Stadium, BlacksburgTV: ESPN, ESPN3, ESPN3DAttendance 66,233

At kickoff
34°F, clear, wind 7 mph from the westWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Virginia Tech Airport (KBCB), 2 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
North Carolina7001421
Virginia Tech01014024

Standouts

  • PassingBryn Renner14 of 26, 224 yards, 1 TDNorth Carolina
  • RushingDavid Wilson21 carries, 82 yardsVirginia Tech
  • ReceivingErik Highsmith5 catches, 90 yards, 1 TDNorth Carolina

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Player stats

North Carolina

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Bryn Renner14/2622410
A.J. Blue0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Giovani Bernard1045116
Ryan Houston942117
A.J. Blue93208
Dwight Jones1707
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Dwight Jones6105026
Erik Highsmith590164
Eric Ebron118018
Nelson Hurst110010

Virginia Tech

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Logan Thomas19/3219520
RushingCarYdsTDLong
David Wilson2182033
Logan Thomas1332123
Josh Oglesby531013
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jarrett Boykin10106039
Danny Coale437017
D.J. Coles223119
Chris Drager111111

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

North CarolinaVirginia Tech
358Total yards340
231Passing yards212
134Rushing yards145
8.3Yards per pass5.9
3.9Yards per rush3.6
17First downs22
4–⁠11Third downs9–⁠16
1–⁠1Fourth downs1–⁠3
1Turnovers1
6–⁠59Penalties2–⁠25
16:13Possession19:50

Efficiency

North CarolinaVirginia Tech
41%Success rate37%
0.14EPA per play−0.04
0.98Explosiveness1.02
0.07Rushing EPA0.01
0.23Passing EPA−0.08
32%Passing-down success32%
0.05First-down EPA−0.25
0.35Second-down EPA−0.08
−0.01Third-down EPA0.80

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Virginia Tech 79% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Virginia Tech end zoneNorth Carolina end zoneQ1 Virginia TechFumble, 1 playQ1 North CarolinaTouchdown run, 3 playsQ1 Virginia TechTurnover on downs, 10 playsQ1 North CarolinaFumble, 11 playsQ1 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 18 playsQ2 North CarolinaPunt, 4 playsQ2 Virginia TechField goal, 5 playsQ2 North CarolinaMissed FG, 9 playsQ2 Virginia TechMissed FG, 7 playsQ2 North CarolinaEnd of halfQ3 North CarolinaPunt, 5 playsQ3 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 9 playsQ3 North CarolinaPunt, 6 playsQ3 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ3 North CarolinaFumble, 3 playsQ3 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ3 North CarolinaMissed FG, 8 playsQ4 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ4 North CarolinaTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ4 Virginia TechPunt, 6 playsQ4 North CarolinaTouchdown run, 4 playsQ4 Virginia TechTurnover on downs, 5 playsQ4 North CarolinaEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Virginia Tech drives left to right, North Carolina right to left.
  1. Q1 Virginia TechFumble, 1 play, 0 yards
  2. Q1 North CarolinaTouchdown run, 3 plays, 20 yards
  3. Q1 Virginia TechTurnover on downs, 10 plays, 39 yards
  4. Q1 North CarolinaFumble, 11 plays, 29 yards
  5. Q1 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 18 plays, 95 yards
  6. Q2 North CarolinaPunt, 4 plays, −2 yards
  7. Q2 Virginia TechField goal, 5 plays, −11 yards
  8. Q2 North CarolinaMissed FG, 9 plays, 40 yards
  9. Q2 Virginia TechMissed FG, 7 plays, 64 yards
  10. Q2 North CarolinaEnd of half, 0 yards
  11. Q3 North CarolinaPunt, 5 plays, 12 yards
  12. Q3 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 9 plays, 70 yards
  13. Q3 North CarolinaPunt, 6 plays, 14 yards
  14. Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 53 yards
  15. Q3 North CarolinaFumble, 3 plays, 2 yards
  16. Q3 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 67 yards
  17. Q3 North CarolinaMissed FG, 8 plays, 33 yards
  18. Q4 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
  19. Q4 North CarolinaTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 45 yards
  20. Q4 Virginia TechPunt, 6 plays, 28 yards
  21. Q4 North CarolinaTouchdown run, 4 plays, 91 yards
  22. Q4 Virginia TechTurnover on downs, 5 plays, 4 yards
  23. Q4 North CarolinaEnd of game, 1 play, 0 yards

Play by play

1st quarter5 drives, then North Carolina 7, Virginia Tech 0
Virginia Tech Fumble, 1 play
14:461st & 10 at own 28Logan Thomas sacked by Sylvester Williams for a loss of 8 yards, fumbled, forced by Sylvester Williams, recovered by NCaro Tydreke Powell at the VTech 20, VIRGINIA TECH penalty Illegal Formation declined.
North Carolina Touchdown run, 3 plays
14:301st & 10 at opp 20Giovani Bernard rush for a loss of 2 yards to the VTech 22.
14:002nd & 12 at opp 22Bryn Renner pass complete to Dwight Jones for 18 yards to the VTech 4 for a 1ST down.
13:421st & goal at opp 4Giovani Bernard rush over left guard for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.North Carolina 6, Virginia Tech 0
13:42Thomas Moore extra point GOOD.North Carolina 7, Virginia Tech 0
13:34Thomas Moore kickoff for 61 yards returned by David Wilson for 28 yards to the VTech 37.
Virginia Tech Turnover on downs, 10 plays
13:201st & 10 at own 37Logan Thomas pass complete to Jarrett Boykin for 5 yards to the VTech 42.
12:552nd & 5 at own 42NORTH CAROLINA penalty 5 yard Offside on Tydreke Powell accepted.
12:301st & 10 at own 47Logan Thomas scramble for 2 yards to the VTech 49.
12:002nd & 8 at own 49David Wilson rush up the middle for 8 yards to the NCaro 43 for a 1ST down.
11:301st & 10 at opp 43Logan Thomas pass complete to Jarrett Boykin for 8 yards to the NCaro 35.
10:302nd & 2 at opp 35David Wilson rush for 1 yard to the NCaro 34.
10:063rd & 1 at opp 34Logan Thomas rush quarterback sneak for 2 yards to the NCaro 32 for a 1ST down.
9:301st & 10 at opp 32David Wilson rush right for no gain to the NCaro 32.
8:552nd & 10 at opp 32Logan Thomas pass complete to Jarrett Boykin for 6 yards to the NCaro 26.
8:113rd & 4 at opp 26Logan Thomas pass incomplete to Jarrett Boykin.
8:064th & 4 at opp 26Logan Thomas pass incomplete to Jarrett Boykin, broken up by Kevin Reddick.
North Carolina Fumble, 11 plays
7:501st & 10 at own 26Bryn Renner pass complete to Erik Highsmith for 3 yards to the NCaro 29.
7:252nd & 7 at own 29Giovani Bernard rush up the middle for 16 yards to the NCaro 45 for a 1ST down.
7:001st & 10 at own 45Giovani Bernard rush over right tackle for 1 yard to the NCaro 46.
6:152nd & 9 at own 46Bryn Renner pass complete to Dwight Jones for 26 yards to the VTech 28 for a 1ST down.
5:451st & 10 at opp 28Giovani Bernard rush over right end for 3 yards to the VTech 25.
5:102nd & 7 at opp 25Giovani Bernard rush for no gain to the VTech 25.
4:313rd & 7 at opp 25Bryn Renner pass complete to Dwight Jones for 9 yards to the VTech 16 for a 1ST down.
4:001st & 10 at opp 16Giovani Bernard rush over left end for 4 yards to the VTech 12.
3:152nd & 6 at opp 12T.J. Thorpe rush left for 4 yards to the VTech 8.
2:443rd & 2 at opp 8Ryan Houston rush up the middle for 3 yards to the VTech 5 for a 1ST down.
2:171st & goal at opp 5Ryan Houston rush for no gain, fumbled, forced by Antone Exum, recovered by VTech Derrick Hopkins at the VTech 5.
Virginia Tech Touchdown pass, 18 plays
2:121st & 10 at own 5Logan Thomas pass incomplete to Chris Drager.
1:552nd & 10 at own 5Logan Thomas pass complete to Jarrett Boykin for 13 yards to the VTech 18 for a 1ST down.
1:451st & 10 at own 18Logan Thomas pass incomplete to Jarrett Boykin.
1:452nd & 10 at own 18Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 1:45.
1:302nd & 10 at own 18Logan Thomas pass complete to Danny Coale for 7 yards to the VTech 25.
0:573rd & 3 at own 25Logan Thomas rush quarterback draw for 5 yards to the VTech 30 for a 1ST down.
0:291st & 10 at own 30Logan Thomas pass incomplete.
0:002nd & 10 at own 30Josh Oglesby rush left for 7 yards to the VTech 37.
Q2 15:003rd & 3 at own 37Logan Thomas pass complete to Danny Coale for 4 yards to the VTech 41 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:281st & 10 at own 41David Wilson rush for 1 yard to the VTech 42.
Q2 13:452nd & 9 at own 42Logan Thomas pass complete to Jarrett Boykin for 5 yards to the VTech 47.
Q2 13:023rd & 4 at own 47Logan Thomas pass complete to D.J. Coles for 19 yards to the NCaro 34 for a 1ST down.
Q2 12:241st & 10 at opp 34David Wilson rush over right end for 1 yard to the NCaro 33.
Q2 12:002nd & 9 at opp 33VIRGINIA TECH penalty 10 yard Holding on Michael Via accepted, no play.
Q2 11:302nd & 19 at opp 43Logan Thomas pass incomplete to D.J. Coles, broken up by Charles Brown.
Q2 11:003rd & 19 at opp 43Logan Thomas scramble for 18 yards to the NCaro 25.
Q2 10:304th & 1 at opp 25Logan Thomas rush over left guard for 2 yards to the NCaro 23 for a 1ST down.
Q2 10:241st & 10 at opp 23David Wilson rush left for 11 yards to the NCaro 12 for a 1ST down.
Q2 9:451st & 10 at opp 12Logan Thomas rush left for 1 yard to the NCaro 11.
Q2 9:182nd & 9 at opp 11Logan Thomas pass complete to Chris Drager for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.North Carolina 7, Virginia Tech 6
Q2 9:18Cody Journell extra point GOOD.Tied at 7
Q2 9:18Justin Myer kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
2nd quarter4 drives, then Virginia Tech 10, North Carolina 7
North Carolina Punt, 4 plays
9:001st & 10 at own 20Giovani Bernard rush right for 4 yards to the NCaro 24.
9:002nd & 6 at own 24Giovani Bernard rush up the middle for 4 yards to the NCaro 18, NORTH CAROLINA penalty 10 yard Holding on Jonathan Cooper accepted.
8:002nd & 12 at own 18Bryn Renner pass incomplete to Christian Wilson.
7:553rd & 12 at own 18Bryn Renner pass incomplete to Dwight Jones, broken up by Jayron Hosley.
7:434th & 12 at own 18Thomas Hibbard punt for 31 yards, fair catch by Jayron Hosley at the NCaro 49, NORTH CAROLINA penalty 15 yard Kick Catching Interference on Dion Guy accepted.
Virginia Tech Field goal, 5 plays
7:351st & 10 at opp 34David Wilson rush over right guard for 33 yards to the NCaro 1 for a 1ST down.
7:001st & goal at opp 1David Wilson rush for no gain to the NCaro 1.
6:202nd & goal at opp 1David Wilson rush left for a loss of 4 yards to the NCaro 5.
6:003rd & goal at opp 5Team rush for no gain, fumbled at the NCaro 5.
4:584th & goal at opp 5Cody Journell 22 yard field goal GOOD.Virginia Tech 10, North Carolina 7
4:49Justin Myer kickoff for 51 yards returned by A.J. Blue for 17 yards to the NCaro 36.
North Carolina Missed FG, 9 plays
4:421st & 10 at own 36Giovani Bernard rush over left tackle for 11 yards to the NCaro 47 for a 1ST down.
4:001st & 10 at own 47A.J. Blue rush for 6 yards to the VTech 47.
3:302nd & 4 at opp 47A.J. Blue rush for 4 yards to the VTech 43 for a 1ST down.
3:001st & 10 at opp 43A.J. Blue rush right for a loss of 1 yard to the VTech 44.
2:402nd & 11 at opp 44Bryn Renner pass complete to Nelson Hurst for 10 yards to the VTech 34.
2:093rd & 1 at opp 34A.J. Blue rush up the middle for 4 yards to the VTech 30 for a 1ST down.
1:301st & 10 at opp 30A.J. Blue rush right for 4 yards to the VTech 26.
0:582nd & 6 at opp 26Bryn Renner pass incomplete to Jack Tabb.
0:503rd & 6 at opp 26Bryn Renner pass incomplete to Erik Highsmith, broken up by Detrick Bonner. Play reviewed and stands as called.
0:454th & 6 at opp 26Thomas Moore 43 yard field goal MISSED.
Virginia Tech Missed FG, 7 plays
0:381st & 10 at own 26Logan Thomas pass complete to Jarrett Boykin for 7 yards to the VTech 33.
0:312nd & 3 at own 33Logan Thomas pass complete to Jarrett Boykin for 16 yards to the VTech 49 for a 1ST down.
0:221st & 10 at own 49Logan Thomas pass complete to David Wilson for 8 yards to the NCaro 43.
0:222nd & 2 at opp 43Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 0:22.
0:172nd & 2 at opp 43Logan Thomas pass incomplete to Danny Coale.
0:143rd & 2 at opp 43Logan Thomas rush quarterback sneak for 3 yards to the NCaro 40 for a 1ST down.
0:111st & 10 at opp 40Team pass incomplete.
0:052nd & 10 at opp 40Logan Thomas pass incomplete to Marcus Davis.
0:053rd & 10 at opp 40Timeout NORTH CAROLINA, clock 0:05.
0:003rd & 10 at opp 40Justin Myer 57 yard field goal MISSED.
Q3 15:00Justin Myer kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter7 drives, then Virginia Tech 24, North Carolina 7
North Carolina Punt, 5 plays
14:561st & 10 at own 20A.J. Blue rush up the middle for 3 yards to the NCaro 23.
14:092nd & 7 at own 23A.J. Blue rush up the middle for 8 yards to the NCaro 31 for a 1ST down.
13:301st & 10 at own 31A.J. Blue rush over left guard for 1 yard to the NCaro 32.
13:082nd & 9 at own 32Bryn Renner pass incomplete to Dwight Jones, broken up by Kyle Fuller.
13:043rd & 9 at own 32Bryn Renner pass incomplete to Eric Ebron, broken up by Eddie Whitley.
12:574th & 9 at own 32Thomas Hibbard punt for 38 yards, fair catch by Kyshoen Jarrett at the VTech 30.
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 9 plays
12:341st & 10 at own 30Logan Thomas pass complete to Danny Coale for 17 yards to the VTech 47 for a 1ST down.
12:271st & 10 at own 47Logan Thomas pass incomplete to Marcus Davis.
12:212nd & 10 at own 47Logan Thomas pass complete to Danny Coale for 9 yards to the NCaro 44.
12:023rd & 1 at opp 44David Wilson rush left for 3 yards to the NCaro 41 for a 1ST down.
11:231st & 10 at opp 41David Wilson rush for a loss of 3 yards to the NCaro 44.
10:452nd & 13 at opp 44Logan Thomas pass incomplete to Danny Coale.
10:453rd & 13 at opp 44NORTH CAROLINA penalty 13 yard Pass Interference on Charles Brown accepted, no play.
10:251st & 10 at opp 31David Wilson rush for a loss of 2 yards to the NCaro 33.
9:582nd & 12 at opp 33-- <i> The previous play was challenged and ruled non-reviewable because the runner’s forward progress had stopped.</i>
9:302nd & 12 at opp 33Logan Thomas pass complete to Marcus Davis for 10 yards to the NCaro 23.
9:023rd & 2 at opp 23Logan Thomas rush quarterback draw for 23 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 16, North Carolina 7
9:02Cody Journell extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 17, North Carolina 7
8:56Justin Myer kickoff for 58 yards returned by T.J. Thorpe for 15 yards to the NCaro 27.
North Carolina Punt, 6 plays
8:561st & 10 at own 27NORTH CAROLINA penalty 5 yard Delay of Game accepted.
8:451st & 15 at own 22NORTH CAROLINA penalty 11 yard Pass Interference on Dwight Jones accepted, no play.
8:251st & 26 at own 11Bryn Renner pass complete to Eric Ebron for 18 yards to the NCaro 29.
7:402nd & 8 at own 29Dwight Jones rush for 7 yards to the NCaro 36.
7:103rd & 1 at own 36Bryn Renner rush quarterback sneak for 2 yards to the NCaro 38 for a 1ST down.
6:331st & 10 at own 38A.J. Blue pass incomplete.
6:202nd & 10 at own 38A.J. Blue rush over right end for 3 yards to the NCaro 41.
5:463rd & 7 at own 41Bryn Renner pass incomplete to Erik Highsmith, broken up by Antone Exum.
5:404th & 7 at own 41Thomas Hibbard punt for 13 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the VTech 46.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
5:191st & 10 at own 46David Wilson rush for 1 yard to the VTech 47.
4:592nd & 9 at own 47Logan Thomas pass complete to Jarrett Boykin for 4 yards to the NCaro 49.
4:593rd & 5 at opp 49Logan Thomas pass incomplete to Danny Coale, broken up by Gene Robinson.
4:204th & 5 at opp 49Michael Branthover punt for 37 yards, returned by Charles Brown for 9 yards to the NCaro 36, VIRGINIA TECH penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Chase Williams accepted for a 1ST down.
North Carolina Fumble, 3 plays
4:001st & 10 at own 36Ryan Houston rush over right guard for 2 yards to the NCaro 38.
3:382nd & 8 at own 38Bryn Renner pass incomplete to Ryan Houston, NORTH CAROLINA penalty Ineligible Downfield on Pass declined.
3:343rd & 8 at own 38Bryn Renner pass incomplete to Dwight Jones, broken up by Jayron Hosley.
3:254th & 8 at own 38Thomas Hibbard punt for 28 yards, returned by Jayron Hosley for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by VTech Tony Gregory at the VTech 33.
Virginia Tech Touchdown pass, 7 plays
3:101st & 10 at own 33Logan Thomas pass incomplete to Jarrett Boykin.
3:002nd & 10 at own 33Josh Oglesby rush up the middle for 1 yard to the VTech 34.
2:213rd & 9 at own 34Logan Thomas pass complete to Jarrett Boykin for 39 yards to the NCaro 27 for a 1ST down.
1:504th & 16 at own 27Josh Oglesby rush over left guard for 13 yards to the NCaro 14 for a 1ST down.
1:201st & 10 at opp 14Josh Oglesby rush over right end for 10 yards to the NCaro 4 for a 1ST down.
0:401st & goal at opp 4Josh Oglesby rush for no gain to the NCaro 4.
0:252nd & goal at opp 4Logan Thomas pass complete to D.J. Coles for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 23, North Carolina 7
0:25Cody Journell extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 24, North Carolina 7
0:21Justin Myer kickoff for 45 yards returned by Sean Tapley for 12 yards to the NCaro 37.
North Carolina Missed FG, 8 plays
0:001st & 10 at own 37Bryn Renner pass complete to Dwight Jones for 7 yards to the NCaro 44.
Q4 15:002nd & 3 at own 44Bryn Renner pass complete to Erik Highsmith for 4 yards to the NCaro 48 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:151st & 10 at own 48Erik Highsmith rush over left end for 7 yards to the VTech 45.
Q4 13:452nd & 3 at opp 45Ryan Houston rush over right tackle for 17 yards to the VTech 28 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:221st & 10 at opp 28Bryn Renner pass complete to Erik Highsmith for 14 yards to the VTech 14 for a 1ST down.
Q4 12:401st & 10 at opp 14Bryn Renner pass complete to Curtis Byrd for 1 yard to the VTech 13.
Q4 12:002nd & 9 at opp 13Bryn Renner sacked by Kyle Fuller for a loss of 7 yards to the VTech 20.
Q4 11:203rd & 16 at opp 20Bryn Renner pass incomplete to Eric Ebron.
Q4 11:164th & 16 at opp 20Thomas Moore 38 yard field goal MISSED.
4th quarter6 drives, then Virginia Tech 24, North Carolina 21
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
11:001st & 10 at own 21Logan Thomas rush right for 4 yards to the VTech 25.
10:302nd & 6 at own 25David Wilson rush for no gain, fumbled, recovered by VTech Joey Phillips at the VTech 25.
9:503rd & 6 at own 25Logan Thomas sacked by Quinton Coples for a loss of 9 yards to the VTech 16.
9:494th & 15 at own 16Michael Branthover punt for 29 yards, downed at the VTech 45.
North Carolina Touchdown pass, 7 plays
9:301st & 10 at opp 45Bryn Renner pass complete to Dwight Jones for 20 yards to the VTech 25 for a 1ST down.
9:231st & 10 at opp 25Bryn Renner pass incomplete to Erik Highsmith.
9:162nd & 10 at opp 25Ryan Houston rush over left guard for 16 yards to the VTech 9 for a 1ST down.
8:301st & goal at opp 9Ryan Houston rush over right tackle for 1 yard to the VTech 8.
7:542nd & goal at opp 8T.J. Thorpe rush over right end for 2 yards to the VTech 6.
7:303rd & goal at opp 6Ryan Houston rush for 1 yard to the VTech 5, NORTH CAROLINA penalty Illegal Formation declined.
7:114th & 0 at opp 5Timeout NORTH CAROLINA, clock 7:11.
7:064th & goal at opp 5Bryn Renner pass complete to Erik Highsmith for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 24, North Carolina 13
7:06Thomas Moore extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 24, North Carolina 14
7:03Thomas Moore on-side kick recovered by VIRGINIA TECH at the NCaro 45.
Virginia Tech Punt, 6 plays
6:511st & 10 at opp 45Logan Thomas pass complete to Jarrett Boykin for 3 yards to the NCaro 42.
6:002nd & 7 at opp 42David Wilson rush left for 3 yards to the NCaro 39.
5:303rd & 4 at opp 39David Wilson rush right for 4 yards to the NCaro 35 for a 1ST down.
5:001st & 10 at opp 35David Wilson rush up the middle for 1 yard to the NCaro 34.
4:052nd & 9 at opp 34Logan Thomas rush quarterback draw for 1 yard to the NCaro 33.
4:053rd & 8 at opp 33Timeout NORTH CAROLINA, clock 4:05.
4:013rd & 8 at opp 33Logan Thomas pass incomplete to David Wilson, broken up by Donte Paige-Moss.
3:524th & 8 at opp 33Michael Branthover punt for 24 yards, downed at the NCaro 9.
North Carolina Touchdown run, 4 plays
3:401st & 10 at own 9Bryn Renner pass complete to Dwight Jones for 25 yards to the NCaro 34 for a 1ST down.
3:221st & 10 at own 34Bryn Renner pass complete to Erik Highsmith for 64 yards to the VTech 2 for a 1ST down.
2:501st & goal at opp 2Ryan Houston rush up the middle for 1 yard to the VTech 1.
2:322nd & goal at opp 1Ryan Houston rush up the middle for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 24, North Carolina 20
2:32Thomas Moore extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 24, North Carolina 21
2:29Thomas Moore on-side kick recovered by VIRGINIA TECH at the NCaro 39, NORTH CAROLINA penalty 0 yard Illegal Touching on Charles Brown accepted.
Virginia Tech Turnover on downs, 5 plays
2:191st & 10 at opp 39David Wilson rush left for 22 yards to the NCaro 17 for a 1ST down.
1:451st & 10 at opp 17David Wilson rush for a loss of 4 yards to the NCaro 21.
1:422nd & 14 at opp 21Timeout NORTH CAROLINA, clock 1:42.
1:302nd & 14 at opp 21David Wilson rush up the middle for 3 yards to the NCaro 18.
0:403rd & 11 at opp 18David Wilson rush over left guard for 3 yards to the NCaro 15.
0:094th & 8 at opp 15Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 0:09.
0:034th & 8 at opp 15Logan Thomas sacked by Tre Boston for a loss of 12 yards to the NCaro 27.
North Carolina End of game, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 27Bryn Renner pass incomplete to A.J. Blue.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

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

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

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