Howell, Chandler, Downs help No. 21 UNC beat Virginia 59-39
North Carolina defensive back Don Chapman (2) and teammates tackle Virginia running back Mike Hollins (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina defensive back Don Chapman (2) and teammates tackle Virginia running back Mike Hollins (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Sep. 18, 2021 09:34 PM EDT
North Carolina running back Ty Chandler (19) runs the ball while Virginia defensive back Antonio Clary grabs his face mask during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina running back Ty Chandler (19) runs the ball while Virginia defensive back Antonio Clary grabs his face mask during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Sep. 18, 2021 11:20 PM EDT
North Carolina defensive back Ja'Qurious Conley (0) intercepts a pass over Virginia wide receiver Ra'Shaun Henry (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina defensive back Ja'Qurious Conley (0) intercepts a pass over Virginia wide receiver Ra'Shaun Henry (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Sep. 18, 2021 11:25 PM EDT
Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) runs the ball against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) runs the ball against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Sep. 18, 2021 09:35 PM EDT
North Carolina coach Mack Brown applauds during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Virginia in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina coach Mack Brown applauds during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Virginia in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Sep. 18, 2021 11:19 PM EDT
North Carolina running back Ty Chandler (19) is tackled by Virginia defensive back Coen King (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina running back Ty Chandler (19) is tackled by Virginia defensive back Coen King (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Sep. 18, 2021 11:25 PM EDT
Virginia wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (3) scores a touchdown as North Carolina defensive back Kyler McMichael (1) tackles him during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Virginia wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (3) scores a touchdown as North Carolina defensive back Kyler McMichael (1) tackles him during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Sep. 18, 2021 09:34 PM EDT
North Carolina wide receiver Khafre Brown (1) runs for a touchdown as Virginia outside linebacker Noah Taylor (7) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Brown scored on the play. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina wide receiver Khafre Brown (1) runs for a touchdown as Virginia outside linebacker Noah Taylor (7) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Brown scored on the play. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Sep. 18, 2021 09:33 PM EDT
Virginia wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks, right, catches a pass while North Carolina defensive back Ja'Qurious Conley (0) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Virginia wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks, right, catches a pass while North Carolina defensive back Ja'Qurious Conley (0) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Sep. 18, 2021 09:32 PM EDT
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) runs the ball as Virginia free safety Joey Blount (29) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) runs the ball as Virginia free safety Joey Blount (29) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Sep. 18, 2021 11:20 PM EDT