North Carolina Drops Their Fifth Straight As They Get Routed By Virginia Tech
So far this season there are no bright spots for North Carolina and Saturday that trend continued for Larry Fedora as they were routed by Virginia Tech in Blacksburg.
Josh Jackson threw three touchdown passes and No. 14 Virginia Tech scored on fumble, interception and punt returns to rout North Carolina 59-7 on Saturday. "according to http://goheels.com/news/2017/10/21/football-carolina-falls-on-the-road-to-virginia-tech.aspx?path=football
Jackson passed for 132 yards and the Hokies (6-1, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) dominated in sending the Tar Heels (1-7, 0-5) to their fifth straight loss. "according to http://goheels.com/news/2017/10/21/football-carolina-falls-on-the-road-to-virginia-tech.aspx?path=football
Off last week, Virginia Tech looked rested and focused and played that way, scoring in all three phases in the first half and bolting to a 35-0 halftime lead. Virginia Tech scored twice on defense, getting the first score of the game on defensive tackle Ricky Walker's 12-yard fumble return. "according to http://goheels.com/news/2017/10/21/football-carolina-falls-on-the-road-to-virginia-tech.aspx?path=football
The Hokies added Greg Stroman's 91-yard punt return for a touchdown -- his second punt return for a score this season -- and defensive back Reggie Floyd's 69-yard interception return for a score. "according to http://goheels.com/news/2017/10/21/football-carolina-falls-on-the-road-to-virginia-tech.aspx?path=football
North Carolina only got into Virginia Tech territory three times, turned the ball over three times, and finished with just 172 yards. "according to http://goheels.com/news/2017/10/21/football-carolina-falls-on-the-road-to-virginia-tech.aspx?path=football
THE TAKEAWAY
North Carolina: The Tar Heels gave up 59 points, but their issues are on offense. They played three quarterbacks -- Chazz Surratt Brandon Harris and Nathan Elliott -- and none were effective. Their three turnovers led to 21 Virginia Tech points. "according to http://goheels.com/news/2017/10/21/football-carolina-falls-on-the-road-to-virginia-tech.aspx?path=football
Virginia Tech: Virginia Tech's defense might have played its best game of the season, as it thoroughly controlled the game until the fourth quarter when coordinator Bud Foster started substituting. Aside from 43-yard touchdown pass from Surratt to Anthony Ratliff, the Hokies didn't give up any big plays and registered a season-high six sacks. "according to http://goheels.com/news/2017/10/21/football-carolina-falls-on-the-road-to-virginia-tech.aspx?path=football
North Carolina will now turn their attention to their next opponent as they host Miami Saturday at Kenan Memorial Stadium.
Kick-off is set for 12:00pm. The game will be televised on ESPN2. "according to http://goheels.com/schedule.aspx?path=football