As North Carolina Is Hosting Virginia Tech Today North Carolina, Virginia Tech Are Transitioning To The Gridiron In Chapel Hill!

In 2021 North Carolina, Virginia Tech played on the gridiron in Blacksburg!

In that game North Carolina lost 17-10 Braxton Burmeister ran for a touchdown and threw for another and Virginia Tech made Sam Howell look pedestrian in a 17-10 victory over No. 10 North Carolina on Friday night in the opener for both teams.

Braxton Burmeister scored on a 4-yard run and found James Mitchell for an 11-yard scoring strike as Virginia built a 14-0 lead they took into halftime.

They struggled to put the game away in the second half until the final minute when they chased Sam Howell from the pocket at the Virginia Tech 40 and he tried to find a teammate but instead threw an interception to seal the outcome.

"We couldn't put the game away but the defense continued to rise to the occasion," coach Justin Fuente said, calling it as impressive a performance as he's seen.

Sam Howell, who'd thrown eight touchdown passes in two prior games against Virginia Tech, was sacked six times and harassed all night. His final pick came when he was in the grasp of Jordan Williams and found Chamarri Conner.

The play was reviewed, and when the officials announced that it was an interception, the sellout crowd at Lane Stadium erupted with relief. Many fans joined the team in celebration on the field after the game, which marked the first time since the 2019 season that fan attendance was not limited.Obviously, now the shine's off and the rating sure doesn't matter tonight," Tar Heels coach Mack Brown said. "We were overrated with the way we played."

In Virginia Tech 17-10 win over North Carolina Braxton Burmeister ran for a touchdown and threw for another and Virginia Tech made Sam Howell look pedestrian in a 17-10 victory over No. 10 North Carolina on Friday night in the opener for both teams.

Burmeister scored on a 4-yard run and found James Mitchell for an 11-yard scoring strike as the Hokies built a 14-0 lead they took into halftime.

Howell, who'd thrown eight touchdown passes in two prior games against Virginia Tech, was sacked six times and intercepted three times, the last when he threw wildly while in the grasp of Jordan Williams and found Chamarri Conner at the Hokies 40.

The play was reviewed, and when the officials announced that it was an interception, the sellout crowd at Lane Stadium erupted with relief. Many fans joined the team in celebration on the field after the game, which marked the first time since the 2019 season that fan attendance was not limited.

Howell did become the Tar Heels' career touchdown pass leader with 69 when Josh Downs took a screen pass 37 yards for a score in the third quarter, but he was unable to find his usual magic late.

“According to an article on hokiessports.com”

As North Carolina is hosting Virginia Tech today North Carolina, Virginia Tech are transitioning to the gridiron in Chapel Hill.

North Carolina comes into the game with Virginia Tech with a record of 3-1 because following their bye week they lost to Notre Dame who is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference except on the gridiron where they’re independent.

In North Carolina’s 45-32 loss to Notre Dame North Carolina fumbled on its first second-half snap when Maye dropped the ball in pass formation, giving the Irish the ball at the Tar Heels' 15. One play after a fourth-down defensive pass interference penalty followed by an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on North Carolina coach Mack Brown, Notre Dame converted on Estime's 1-yard run
Notre Dame quarterback Drew Pyne threw three touchdown passes and Notre Dame finally clicked on offense in a 45-32 victory over North Carolina on Saturday.

Audric Estime rushed for two touchdowns and 134 yards and Chris Tyree ran for 80 yards and a score for the Fighting Irish (2-2). Pyne completed 24 of 34 passes for 289 yards.

The outcome resulted in the first road win under first-year coach Marcus Freeman.

North Carolina was denied their first 4-0 start to a season since 1997.

“According to article on goheels.com”

Kickoff is set for 3:30pm from Kenan Memorial Stadium!

The game is going to be televised on ACC Network!