No. 10 Tar Heels, Hokies Meet In Early ACC Coastal Clash

Posted Sep 2, 2021
UNC quarterback Sam Howell will get much of the attention from defenses preparing for the No. 10 Tar Heels. He's gotten plenty from Virginia Tech as the teams prepare for their season opener Friday, but Howell is far from the only Tar Heel with the Hokies' attention. "There’s a lot to unwrap with him and their offense," Hokies coach Justin Fuente said. (Associated Press)

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