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Through 3 Quarters
The experts predicted a defeat for the Virginia Tech Hokies, but with just one quarter left to go, they seem like they might make the experts look bad. they have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the North Carolina Tar Heels 17-7 after three quartersQB Braxton Burmeister has led the way so far for Virginia Tech, as he has passed for one TD and 148 yards on 13 attempts in addition to rushing for one TD and 36 yards.
With five sacks, the Virginia Tech defense has been a true menace for North Carolina's offensive line. We'll see if the Hokies can continue to haunt the offensive line.
Who's Playing
No. 13 North Carolina @ Virginia Tech
Last Season Records: Virginia Tech 5-6; North Carolina 8-4
What to Know
The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Virginia Tech Hokies will face off at 6 p.m. ET Sept. 3 at Lane Stadium/Worsham Field to kick off their 2021 seasons. While the Tar Heels were not exactly top dog last year, they did wrap up the year with a winning record of 8-4. Meanwhile, last year was nothing to brag about for Virginia Tech (5-6), so the team is looking forward to a new start.
A couple last-season defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: UNC was fifth best in the nation in sacks, finishing the 2020 season with 36. Virginia Tech was completely their equal: they also ranked fifth in the nation in sacks, closing the season with 36 overall. With that kind of ball pressure, don't be surprised if there are a lot of short passes in this one.
UNC is the favorite in this one, with an expected 5.5-point margin of victory. But these early season matchups can go either way as both teams get back into playing shape.
How To Watch
- When: Friday at 6 p.m. ET
- Where: Lane Stadium/Worsham Field -- Blacksburg, Virginia
- TV: ESPN
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $42.00
Odds
The Tar Heels are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Hokies, according to the latest college football odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Tar Heels as a 6.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -112
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Series History
Virginia Tech have won four out of their last six games against North Carolina.
- Oct 10, 2020 - North Carolina 56 vs. Virginia Tech 45
- Oct 19, 2019 - Virginia Tech 43 vs. North Carolina 41
- Oct 13, 2018 - Virginia Tech 22 vs. North Carolina 19
- Oct 21, 2017 - Virginia Tech 59 vs. North Carolina 7
- Oct 08, 2016 - Virginia Tech 34 vs. North Carolina 3
- Nov 21, 2015 - North Carolina 30 vs. Virginia Tech 27
