UNC preparing for Hokies' emerging running back

Posted Oct 7, 2020
It’s a ranked showdown Saturday between No. 8 North Carolina and No. 19 Virginia Tech. The Hokies beat Duke 38-31 Saturday with help from a record-breaking day by running back Khalil Herbert. “He is a superstar. He’s one of the best running backs in the country. He’s the difference in their team from last year to this year,” said UNC coach Mack Brown. (CBS 17)

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