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Virginia Tech at North Carolina

Saturday, October 10, 2020

No. 8 North Carolina beat No. 19 Virginia Tech 56–⁠45. It was their 39th meeting; after it, Virginia Tech led the series 24–⁠11–⁠4 as played.

Away19Virginia Tech5–⁠6 in 2020
45
Home8North Carolina8–⁠4 in 2020
56

Final at Kenan Stadium, Chapel HillTV: ABCAttendance 3,535

At kickoff
65°F, wind 2 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Durham 11 W, 8 km from the stadium
Officials
Referee Gary Patterson; umpire Terrence Ramsey; head linesman Steve Clein; line judge Deon Lawrence; side judge Jamal Shears; field judge Harry Tyson; back judge Gary Dancewicz; center judge Scott HeldGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Virginia Tech01423845
North Carolina211471456

Standouts

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Player stats

Virginia Tech

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Braxton Burmeister7/157900
Hendon Hooker7/1313620
Tayvion Robinson1/12000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Khalil Herbert18138252
Braxton Burmeister1151014
Raheem Blackshear83308
Hendon Hooker829112
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
James Mitchell4103157
Tre Turner251036
Tayvion Robinson445133
Hendon Hooker120020
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
Tyler Matheny10000
Dax Hollifield9000
Jermaine Waller8100
Alan Tisdale80.500
Amare Barno2110

North Carolina

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Sam Howell18/2325730
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Michael Carter17214262
Javonte Williams20169229
Sam Howell319012
Dazz Newsome1616
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Dyami Brown386243
Dazz Newsome769128
Javonte Williams355029
Michael Carter115015
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
Cam’Ron Kelly9100
Don Chapman9000
Jeremiah Gemmel8000
Eugene Asante7000
Tomari Fox5110

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

Team stats

Virginia TechNorth Carolina
496Total yards656
235Passing yards257
261Rushing yards399
8.1Yards per pass11.2
5.4Yards per rush9.3
25First downs31
6–⁠14Third downs6–⁠10
1–⁠2Fourth downs0–⁠1
0Turnovers0
3–⁠23Penalties9–⁠86
32:06Possession27:54
1Sacks (by defense)1

Efficiency

Virginia TechNorth Carolina
47%Success rate67%
0.26EPA per play0.70
1.26Explosiveness1.39
0.39Rushing EPA0.66
0.04Passing EPA0.78
30%Passing-down success71%
0.17First-down EPA0.84
0.15Second-down EPA0.62
0.82Third-down EPA0.80
8%Havoc by its defense12%

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 and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

North Carolina 57% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The line

North Carolina −3.5, over/under 58.5.

The last line on file before kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.

Before kickoff, the win chances were North Carolina 60%, Virginia Tech 40%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.

Every drive

North Carolina end zoneVirginia Tech end zoneQ1 North CarolinaTouchdown, 11 playsQ1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ1 North CarolinaTouchdown, 5 playsQ1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ1 North CarolinaTouchdown, 7 playsQ1 Virginia TechTouchdown, 11 playsQ2 North CarolinaPunt, 3 playsQ2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ2 North CarolinaPunt, 3 playsQ2 Virginia TechTouchdown, 9 playsQ2 North CarolinaTouchdown, 5 playsQ2 Virginia TechTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ2 North CarolinaTouchdown, 4 playsQ2 Virginia TechEnd of half, 3 playsQ3 Virginia TechField goal, 11 playsQ3 North CarolinaTouchdown, 6 playsQ3 Virginia TechTouchdown, 4 playsQ3 Virginia TechTouchdown, 3 playsQ3 North CarolinaPunt, 3 playsQ3 Virginia TechTouchdown, 8 playsQ3 North CarolinaTouchdown, 6 playsQ4 Virginia TechPunt, 4 playsQ4 North CarolinaTouchdown, 4 playsQ4 Virginia TechTouchdown, 8 playsQ4 North CarolinaTurnover on downs, 9 playsQ4 Virginia TechEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. North Carolina drives left to right, Virginia Tech right to left.
  1. Q1 North CarolinaTouchdown, 11 plays, 75 yards
  2. Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  3. Q1 North CarolinaTouchdown, 5 plays, 83 yards
  4. Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  5. Q1 North CarolinaTouchdown, 7 plays, 66 yards
  6. Q1 Virginia TechTouchdown, 11 plays, 75 yards
  7. Q2 North CarolinaPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  8. Q2 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  9. Q2 North CarolinaPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  10. Q2 Virginia TechTouchdown, 9 plays, 71 yards
  11. Q2 North CarolinaTouchdown, 5 plays, 75 yards
  12. Q2 Virginia TechTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 21 yards
  13. Q2 North CarolinaTouchdown, 4 plays, 58 yards
  14. Q2 Virginia TechEnd of half, 3 plays, 12 yards
  15. Q3 Virginia TechField goal, 11 plays, 37 yards
  16. Q3 North CarolinaTouchdown, 6 plays, 75 yards
  17. Q3 Virginia TechTouchdown, 4 plays, 75 yards
  18. Q3 Virginia TechTouchdown, 3 plays, 54 yards
  19. Q3 North CarolinaPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  20. Q3 Virginia TechTouchdown, 8 plays, 77 yards
  21. Q3 North CarolinaTouchdown, 6 plays, 75 yards
  22. Q4 Virginia TechPunt, 4 plays, 4 yards
  23. Q4 North CarolinaTouchdown, 4 plays, 78 yards
  24. Q4 Virginia TechTouchdown, 8 plays, 77 yards
  25. Q4 North CarolinaTurnover on downs, 9 plays, 40 yards
  26. Q4 Virginia TechEnd of game, 1 play, −6 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then North Carolina 21, Virginia Tech 0
North Carolina Touchdown, 11 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 35John Parker Romo kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
14:551st & 10 at own 25Michael Carter run for 5 yds to the NCaro 30
14:502nd & 5 at own 30Sam Howell pass complete to Beau Corrales for 3 yds to the NCaro 33
14:023rd & 2 at own 33Sam Howell pass complete to Garrett Walston for 7 yds to the NCaro 40 for a 1ST down
13:391st & 10 at own 40Howell, Sam pass incomplete to Brown, Dyami, PENALTY UNC holding (Richards, Asim) 10 yards to the UNC30, NO PLAY.
13:321st & 20 at own 30Michael Carter run for 4 yds to the NCaro 34
12:542nd & 16 at own 34Sam Howell pass complete to Beau Corrales for 12 yds to the NCaro 46
12:403rd & 4 at own 46Sam Howell pass complete to Dazz Newsome for 7 yds to the VTech 47 for a 1ST down
11:581st & 10 at opp 47Javonte Williams run for 15 yds to the VTech 32 for a 1ST down
11:361st & 10 at opp 32Sam Howell pass complete to Dazz Newsome for 12 yds to the VTech 20 for a 1ST down
11:111st & 10 at opp 20Michael Carter run for 16 yds to the VTech 4 for a 1ST down
10:531st & goal at opp 4Michael Carter run for 3 yds to the VTech 1
10:222nd & goal at opp 1Javonte Williams run for 1 yd for a TD (Grayson Atkins KICK)North Carolina 7, Virginia Tech 0
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
10:222nd & 7 at own 35Jonathan Kim kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
10:151st & 10 at own 25Khalil Herbert run for 5 yds to the VTech 30
9:342nd & 5 at own 30Braxton Burmeister pass complete to Tayvion Robinson for 2 yds to the VTech 32
9:153rd & 3 at own 32Braxton Burmeister pass incomplete to Tre Turner
9:154th & 3 at own 32Timeout NORTH CAROLINA, clock 09:15
9:074th & 3 at own 32Braxton Burmeister punt for 51 yds, punt out-of-bounds at the NCaro 17
North Carolina Touchdown, 5 plays
9:061st & 10 at own 17NORTH CAROLINA Penalty, False Start (Joshua Ezeudu) to the NCaro 12
9:011st & 15 at own 12Michael Carter run for 15 yds to the NCaro 27 for a 1ST down
8:441st & 10 at own 27Sam Howell pass incomplete to Dyami Brown
8:372nd & 10 at own 27Sam Howell pass complete to Dazz Newsome for 28 yds to the VTech 45 for a 1ST down
8:101st & 10 at opp 45Sam Howell pass complete to Dazz Newsome for 8 yds to the VTech 37
7:522nd & 2 at opp 37Sam Howell pass complete to Dyami Brown for 37 yds for a TD (Grayson Atkins KICK)North Carolina 14, Virginia Tech 0
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
7:522nd & 2 at own 35Jonathan Kim kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
7:431st & 10 at own 25Braxton Burmeister run for 3 yds to the VTech 28
7:142nd & 7 at own 28Braxton Burmeister pass incomplete to James Mitchell
7:033rd & 7 at own 28Braxton Burmeister run for 3 yds to the VTech 31
6:344th & 4 at own 31Oscar Bradburn punt for 35 yds, fair catch by Dazz Newsome at the NCaro 34
North Carolina Touchdown, 7 plays
6:221st & 10 at own 34Javonte Williams run for 9 yds to the NCaro 43
6:122nd & 1 at own 43Sam Howell pass incomplete to Beau Corrales
6:063rd & 1 at own 43Javonte Williams run for 3 yds to the NCaro 46 for a 1ST down
5:461st & 10 at own 46Sam Howell pass complete to Javonte Williams for 11 yds to the VTech 43 for a 1ST down
5:121st & 10 at opp 43Sam Howell pass complete to Dazz Newsome for a loss of 2 yards to the VTech 45
4:332nd & 12 at opp 34Sam Howell run for 11 yds to the VTech 34 for a 1ST down VIRGINIA TECH Penalty, Targeting (Chamarri Conner) to the VTech 19 for a 1ST down. Conner ejected for targeting.
4:091st & 10 at opp 19Javonte Williams run for 19 yds for a TD (Grayson Atkins KICK)North Carolina 21, Virginia Tech 0
Virginia Tech Touchdown, 11 plays
4:091st & 10 at own 35Jonathan Kim kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
4:001st & 10 at own 25Braxton Burmeister run for 1 yd to the VTech 26
3:382nd & 9 at own 26Braxton Burmeister pass complete to Raheem Blackshear for 1 yd to the VTech 27
3:123rd & 8 at own 27Braxton Burmeister pass complete to Nick Gallo for 15 yds to the VTech 42 for a 1ST down
2:281st & 10 at own 42Braxton Burmeister run for 5 yds to the VTech 47
1:452nd & 5 at own 47Braxton Burmeister pass complete to Tre Turner for 36 yds to the NCaro 17 for a 1ST down
1:261st & 10 at opp 17Raheem Blackshear run for 2 yds to the NCaro 15
0:492nd & 8 at opp 15Braxton Burmeister run for 7 yds to the NCaro 8
0:003rd & 1 at opp 8Raheem Blackshear run for 2 yds to the NCaro 6 for a 1ST down
Q2 14:561st & goal at opp 6Braxton Burmeister pass incomplete to Raheem Blackshear
Q2 14:482nd & goal at opp 6Braxton Burmeister run for 5 yds to the NCaro 1
Q2 14:133rd & goal at opp 1James Mitchell run for 1 yd for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK)North Carolina 21, Virginia Tech 7
2nd quarter8 drives, then North Carolina 35, Virginia Tech 14
North Carolina Punt, 3 plays
14:133rd & 5 at own 35John Parker Romo kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
14:121st & 10 at own 25NORTH CAROLINA Penalty, False Start (Joshua Ezeudu) to the NCaro 20
14:071st & 15 at own 20Sam Howell pass complete to Khafre Brown for 10 yds to the NCaro 30
13:502nd & 5 at own 30Michael Carter run for 3 yds to the NCaro 33
13:263rd & 2 at own 33Sam Howell pass incomplete to Dyami Brown
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
13:001st & 10 at own 42Hendon Hooker run for 5 yds to the VTech 47
12:272nd & 5 at own 47Khalil Herbert run for a loss of 1 yard to the VTech 46
12:003rd & 6 at own 46Hendon Hooker pass incomplete to James Mitchell
11:534th & 6 at own 46Oscar Bradburn punt for 54 yds for a touchback
North Carolina Punt, 3 plays
11:461st & 10 at own 20Michael Carter run for 6 yds to the NCaro 26
11:252nd & 4 at own 26Sam Howell pass incomplete to Dyami Brown
11:153rd & 4 at own 26Sam Howell sacked by Amare Barno for a loss of 4 yards to the NCaro 22
10:434th & 8 at own 22Ben Kiernan punt for 49 yds, fair catch by Tayvion Robinson at the VTech 29
Virginia Tech Touchdown, 9 plays
10:391st & 10 at own 30Braxton Burmeister pass incomplete to Raheem Blackshear
10:312nd & 10 at own 30Braxton Burmeister run for 5 yds to the VTech 35
9:513rd & 5 at own 35Braxton Burmeister run for 4 yds to the VTech 39
9:304th & 1 at own 39Raheem Blackshear run for 6 yds to the VTech 45 for a 1ST down
8:201st & 10 at own 45Khalil Herbert run for 11 yds to the NCaro 44 for a 1ST down
8:101st & 10 at opp 44Khalil Herbert run for 7 yds to the NCaro 37
7:252nd & 3 at opp 37Braxton Burmeister pass complete to Tre Turner for 15 yds to the NCaro 22 for a 1ST down
7:051st & 10 at opp 22Braxton Burmeister run for 14 yds to the NCaro 8 for a 1ST down
6:281st & goal at opp 8Khalil Herbert run for 8 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK)North Carolina 21, Virginia Tech 14
North Carolina Touchdown, 5 plays
6:281st & 10 at own 35John Parker Romo kickoff for 63 yds for a touchback
6:001st & 10 at own 25Javonte Williams run for 29 yds to the VTech 46 for a 1ST down
5:351st & 10 at opp 46Javonte Williams run for 2 yds to the VTech 44
5:072nd & 8 at opp 44Michael Carter run for 11 yds to the VTech 33 for a 1ST down
4:431st & 10 at opp 33Michael Carter run for 27 yds to the VTech 6 for a 1ST down
4:171st & goal at opp 6Dazz Newsome run for 6 yds for a TD (Grayson Atkins KICK)North Carolina 28, Virginia Tech 14
Virginia Tech Turnover on downs, 7 plays
4:171st & 25 at own 20Jonathan Kim kickoff for 70 yds , Khalil Herbert return for 27 yds to the VTech 37
4:111st & 10 at own 37Braxton Burmeister pass incomplete to Nick Gallo
3:592nd & 10 at own 37Braxton Burmeister run for no gain to the VTech 37
3:353rd & 10 at own 37Timeout NORTH CAROLINA, clock 03:35
3:073rd & 10 at own 37Braxton Burmeister pass complete to Tayvion Robinson for 9 yds to the VTech 46
2:584th & 1 at own 46NORTH CAROLINA Penalty, Defensive Offside (Jeremiah Gemmel) to the NCaro 49 for a 1ST down
2:371st & 10 at opp 49Khalil Herbert run for 2 yds to the NCaro 47
2:002nd & 8 at opp 47Braxton Burmeister run for 4 yds to the NCaro 43
1:503rd & 4 at opp 43Braxton Burmeister pass complete to Tayvion Robinson for 1 yd to the NCaro 42
1:114th & 3 at opp 42Braxton Burmeister pass incomplete to Tre Turner
North Carolina Touchdown, 4 plays
0:591st & 10 at own 42Sam Howell pass complete to Dazz Newsome for 4 yds to the NCaro 46
0:392nd & 6 at own 46Michael Carter run for 5 yds to the VTech 49
0:223rd & 1 at opp 49Sam Howell pass complete to Dyami Brown for 6 yds to the VTech 43 for a 1ST down
0:161st & 10 at opp 43Sam Howell pass complete to Dyami Brown for 43 yds for a TD (Grayson Atkins KICK)North Carolina 35, Virginia Tech 14
Virginia Tech End of half, 3 plays
0:161st & 10 at own 35Jonathan Kim kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
0:091st & 10 at own 25Braxton Burmeister pass incomplete to Nick Gallo
0:042nd & 10 at own 25Braxton Burmeister pass incomplete to Tayvion Robinson
0:003rd & 10 at own 25Jalen Holston run for 12 yds to the VTech 37 for a 1ST down
3rd quarter7 drives, then North Carolina 42, Virginia Tech 37
Virginia Tech Field goal, 11 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 35Jonathan Kim kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
14:551st & 10 at own 25Khalil Herbert run for 3 yds to the VTech 28
14:172nd & 7 at own 28Hendon Hooker run for 2 yds to the VTech 30
13:453rd & 5 at own 30Hooker, Hendon pass incomplete to Turner, Tre, PENALTY UNC pass interference (McMichael, Kyler) 15 yards to the VATECH45, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN VATECH.
13:371st & 10 at own 45Khalil Herbert run for no gain to the VTech 45
13:202nd & 10 at own 45Herbert, Khalil rush for 8 yards to the UNC47, PENALTY UNC substitution infraction 5 yards to the 50 yardline, NO PLAY.
12:572nd & 5 at the 50Khalil Herbert run for 4 yds to the NCaro 46
12:433rd & 1 at opp 46Khalil Herbert run for 6 yds to the NCaro 40 for a 1ST down
12:221st & 10 at opp 40Hendon Hooker pass complete to James Mitchell for 8 yds to the NCaro 32
11:392nd & 2 at opp 32Raheem Blackshear run for 3 yds to the NCaro 29 for a 1ST down
11:271st & 10 at opp 29Hendon Hooker run for no gain to the NCaro 29
10:502nd & 10 at opp 29VIRGINIA TECH Penalty, Illegal Shift (-5 Yards) to the NCaro 34
10:302nd & 15 at opp 34Hendon Hooker pass complete to Raheem Blackshear for a loss of 4 yards to the NCaro 38
10:083rd & 19 at opp 38Hendon Hooker pass incomplete
9:554th & 19 at opp 38Brian Johnson 55 yd FG GOODNorth Carolina 35, Virginia Tech 17
North Carolina Touchdown, 6 plays
9:554th & 19 at own 35John Parker Romo kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
9:461st & 10 at own 25Michael Carter run for 3 yds to the NCaro 28
9:192nd & 7 at own 28Michael Carter run for 4 yds to the NCaro 32
8:453rd & 3 at own 32Javonte Williams run for 9 yds to the NCaro 41 for a 1ST down
8:181st & 10 at own 41Javonte Williams run for 14 yds to the VTech 45 for a 1ST down
7:431st & 10 at opp 45Sam Howell pass complete to Javonte Williams for 29 yds to the VTech 16 for a 1ST down
7:141st & 10 at opp 16Michael Carter run for 16 yds for a TD (Grayson Atkins KICK)North Carolina 42, Virginia Tech 17
Virginia Tech Touchdown, 4 plays
7:141st & 10 at own 35Jonathan Kim kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
7:061st & 10 at own 25Hendon Hooker pass complete to James Mitchell for 57 yds to the NCaro 18 for a 1ST down
6:361st & 10 at opp 18Khalil Herbert run for 8 yds to the NCaro 10
6:232nd & 2 at opp 10Hendon Hooker run for 5 yds to the NCaro 5 for a 1ST down
5:581st & goal at opp 5Hendon Hooker run for 5 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK)North Carolina 42, Virginia Tech 24
Virginia Tech Touchdown, 3 plays
5:561st & 10 at own 35Brian Johnson on-side kick recovered by VIRGINIA TECH at the VTech 46
5:501st & 10 at own 46Khalil Herbert run for 2 yds to the VTech 48
5:162nd & 8 at own 48Hendon Hooker pass incomplete to Tayvion Robinson
5:043rd & 8 at own 48Khalil Herbert run for 52 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK)North Carolina 42, Virginia Tech 31
North Carolina Punt, 3 plays
5:043rd & 8 at own 35John Parker Romo kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
4:531st & 10 at own 25Javonte Williams run for 1 yd to the NCaro 26
4:192nd & 9 at own 26Javonte Williams run for 5 yds to the NCaro 31
3:513rd & 4 at own 31Sam Howell pass incomplete to Michael Carter
3:414th & 4 at own 31Ben Kiernan punt for 50 yds , Tayvion Robinson returns for 4 yds to the VTech 23
Virginia Tech Touchdown, 8 plays
3:201st & 10 at own 23Khalil Herbert run for 3 yds to the VTech 26
3:002nd & 7 at own 26Hendon Hooker run for 12 yds to the VTech 38 for a 1ST down
2:321st & 10 at own 38Khalil Herbert run for 7 yds to the VTech 45
1:412nd & 3 at own 45Raheem Blackshear run for 8 yds to the NCaro 47 for a 1ST down
1:111st & 10 at opp 47Raheem Blackshear run for 2 yds to the NCaro 45
0:462nd & 8 at opp 45Hendon Hooker pass complete to James Mitchell for 12 yds to the NCaro 33 for a 1ST down
0:221st & 10 at opp 33Hendon Hooker pass incomplete
0:152nd & 10 at opp 33Hendon Hooker pass complete to Tayvion Robinson for 33 yds for a TD Timeout NORTH CAROLINA, clock 00:15 (Two-Point Conversion failed )North Carolina 42, Virginia Tech 37
North Carolina Touchdown, 6 plays
0:152nd & 10 at own 35John Parker Romo kickoff for 62 yds , Michael Carter return for 22 yds to the NCaro 25
0:001st & 10 at own 25Javonte Williams run for no gain to the NCaro 25
Q4 14:552nd & 10 at own 25Javonte Williams run for 7 yds to the NCaro 32
Q4 14:133rd & 3 at own 32Sam Howell pass complete to Michael Carter for 15 yds to the NCaro 47 for a 1ST down
Q4 13:261st & 10 at own 47Michael Carter run for 18 yds to the VTech 35 for a 1ST down
Q4 13:131st & 10 at opp 35Javonte Williams run for 23 yds to the VTech 12 for a 1ST down
Q4 12:371st & 10 at opp 12Sam Howell pass complete to Dazz Newsome for 12 yds for a TD (Grayson Atkins KICK)North Carolina 49, Virginia Tech 37
4th quarter5 drives, then North Carolina 56, Virginia Tech 45
Virginia Tech Punt, 4 plays
12:371st & 10 at own 35Jonathan Kim kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
12:371st & 10 at own 25Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 12:37
12:271st & 10 at own 25Khalil Herbert run for 11 yds to the VTech 36 for a 1ST down
12:041st & 10 at own 36Hendon Hooker pass incomplete to Tre Turner
11:572nd & 10 at own 36Hendon Hooker pass incomplete
11:523rd & 10 at own 36Hendon Hooker sacked by Tomari Fox for a loss of 7 yards to the VTech 29
11:144th & 17 at own 29Oscar Bradburn punt for 49 yds, fair catch by Dazz Newsome at the NCaro 22
North Carolina Touchdown, 4 plays
11:071st & 10 at own 22Sam Howell pass complete to Javonte Williams for 15 yds to the NCaro 37 for a 1ST down
10:301st & 10 at own 37Michael Carter run for 3 yds to the NCaro 40
9:452nd & 7 at own 40Michael Carter run for 13 yds to the VTech 47 for a 1ST down
8:591st & 10 at opp 47NORTH CAROLINA Penalty, Offensive Pass Interference (Dyami Brown) to the NCaro 38
8:491st & 25 at own 38Michael Carter run for 62 yds for a TD (Grayson Atkins KICK)North Carolina 56, Virginia Tech 37
Virginia Tech Touchdown, 8 plays
8:491st & 25 at own 35Jonathan Kim kickoff for 64 yds , Khalil Herbert return for 22 yds to the VTech 23
8:231st & 10 at own 23Hendon Hooker pass complete to Raheem Blackshear for 4 yds to the VTech 27
7:522nd & 6 at own 27Raheem Blackshear run for 7 yds to the VTech 34 for a 1ST down
7:271st & 10 at own 34Tayvion Robinson pass complete to Hendon Hooker for 20 yds to the NCaro 46 for a 1ST down
6:471st & 10 at opp 46Raheem Blackshear run for 3 yds to the NCaro 43
6:292nd & 7 at opp 43Khalil Herbert run for 7 yds to the NCaro 36 for a 1ST down
6:021st & 10 at opp 36Khalil Herbert run for 3 yds to the NCaro 33
5:452nd & 7 at opp 33Hendon Hooker run for 7 yds to the NCaro 26 for a 1ST down
5:201st & 10 at opp 26Hendon Hooker pass complete to James Mitchell for 26 yds for a TD NORTH CAROLINA Penalty, Substitution Infraction (2 Yards) to the NCaro 1 (H. Hooker Run For Two-point Conversion)North Carolina 56, Virginia Tech 45
North Carolina Turnover on downs, 9 plays
5:201st & 10 at own 35Brian Johnson on-side kick recovered by NORTH CAROLINA at the 50 yard line
5:111st & 10 at the 50Sam Howell run for 12 yds to the VTech 38 for a 1ST down
4:261st & 10 at opp 38Javonte Williams run for 5 yds to the VTech 33
3:402nd & 5 at opp 33Javonte Williams run for 6 yds to the VTech 27 for a 1ST down
3:021st & 10 at opp 27Javonte Williams run for 4 yds to the VTech 23
3:012nd & 6 at opp 23Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 03:01
2:562nd & 6 at opp 23Javonte Williams run for 10 yds to the VTech 13 for a 1ST down
2:181st & 10 at opp 13Timeout NORTH CAROLINA, clock 02:18
2:181st & 10 at opp 13Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 02:18
2:091st & 10 at opp 13Javonte Williams run for 8 yds to the VTech 5
1:272nd & 2 at opp 5Javonte Williams run for a loss of 1 yard to the VTech 6
0:513rd & 3 at opp 6Timeout NORTH CAROLINA, clock 00:51
0:413rd & 3 at opp 6TEAM run for a loss of 4 yards to the VTech 10
0:014th & 7 at opp 10TEAM run for a loss of 5 yards to the VTech 15
Virginia Tech End of game, 1 play
0:011st & 10 at own 15VIRGINIA TECH Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (-3 Yards) to the VTech 12
0:001st & 13 at own 12TEAM run for a loss of 3 yards to the VTech 9

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.

The series

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Officially, Virginia Tech leads 25–⁠11–⁠4; as played, 25–⁠12–⁠4 in 41 meetings, counting the two 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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