Virginia Tech holds off Sam Howell, No. 10 North Carolina 17-10

Posted Sep 3, 2021
Braxton Burmeister ran for a touchdown and threw for another and Virginia Tech made UNC quarterback Sam Howell look pedestrian in a 17-10 victory over No. 10 North Carolina on Friday in the opener for both teams. Howell, who had thrown eight TD passes in two games against Virginia Tech, was sacked six times and intercepted three times. (Associated Press)

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