Quick Hitters - North Carolina at Virginia Tech

Posted Sep 4, 2021
Congrats to Sam Howell, who passed Darian Durant to become UNC's all-time leader in career touchdown passes (69) with a beautiful tunnel screen to Josh Downs. Downs caught nine passes on 11 targets for 132 yards and one touchdown. Ja'Qurious Conley led the team with five solo tackles. Although his seven total tackles tied for the team lead. (All Tar Heels)

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