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Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
No. 10 Demon Deacons visit Tar Heels in nonconference game

By Aaron Beard Nov. 04, 2021 11:28 AM EDT

Duke defensive tackle DeWayne Carter, left, tackles North Carolina running back D.J. Jones (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Duke at North Carolina 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 01:51 PM EDT

North Carolina coach Mack Brown, left, and Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall speak prior to an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Virginia at North Carolina 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 08:03 PM EDT

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) celebrates his touchdown run with wide receiver Antoine Green (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Howell figures in 5 TDs, No. 24 Tar Heels rout Georgia State

By Bob Sutton Sep. 11, 2021 11:17 PM EDT

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) evades Georgia State linebacker Jordan Veneziale (40) as he runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Georgia State at North Carolina 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 09:19 PM EDT

FILE - Virginia Tech quarterback Braxton Burmeister throws a pass during the first half against Clemson in an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., in this Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, file photo. Few Power Five programs struggled through the pandemic more than Virginia Tech. Coach Justin Fuente and the Hokies hope to restore some order this season. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool, File)
No. 10 Tar Heels, Hokies meet in early ACC Coastal clash

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 02, 2021 11:47 AM EDT

North Carolina wide receiver Dyami Brown (2) catches a pass as Notre Dame cornerback TaRiq Bracy (28) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Notre Dame at North Carolina 11/27/2020

Nov. 27, 2020 05:31 PM EST

North Carolina wide receiver Emery Simmons (0) runs the ball while North Carolina State cornerback Shyheim Battle (25) looks to tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 15 Tar Heels, Virginia to meet at Scott Stadium

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 04:39 PM EDT

North Carolina defensive back DeAndre Hollins (15) reaches for North Carolina State running back Ricky Person Jr. (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina State at North Carolina 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 02:05 PM EDT