Unbeaten Virginia steps up in class to face No. 21 North Carolina

Posted Sep 14, 2021
Saturday against North Carolina is the first of five games for the Virginia Cavaliers against teams currently ranked in the Top 25, including road games at No. 24 Miami (Sept. 30) and No. 23 BYU (Oct. 30). In two meetings against the Cavaliers, Tar Heels quarterback Sam Howell is 38-of-57 passing for 796 yards, eight touchdowns, and no interceptions. (MSN.com)

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