No flags, no problem? Virginia Tech readies for aggressive UNC secondary in Coastal showdown

Posted Aug 30, 2021
North Carolina’s defensive secondary beat up Virginia Tech on the perimeter last year. Tech coach Justin Fuente revisited the 56-45 loss on Monday as his team prepares for Friday night’s rematch at Lane Stadium. Fuente said UNC’s physicality on the line of scrimmage against the Hokies wide receivers was one of the deciding factors in last year’s loss. (Roanoke Times)

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