Three Takeaways from UNC's Win Over Virginia

Posted Sep 19, 2021
In front of a packed Kenan Stadium crowd, UNC used a balanced rushing and passing attack to pile on Virginia and defeat the Cavaliers 59-39 on Saturday. UNC quarterback Sam Howell threw for 307 yards and 5 touchdowns and ran for 112 yards on 15 carries. Running back Ty Chandler had a breakout game with 198 yards on 20 carries and two scores. (Inside Carolina)

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