Total Yards
North Carolina656
Virginia Tech496
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Virginia Tech at North Carolina
Oct 10, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 6
Away
Virginia Tech
ACC
Final Score
45 - 56
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North Carolina
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Passing Yards
North Carolina257
Virginia Tech235
Rushing Yards
North Carolina399
Virginia Tech261
Turnovers
North Carolina0
Virginia Tech0
Game Conditions
ConditionRain
Temperature66°F
Wind2 mph
Humidity
94%
Precipitation
0.01 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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North Carolina27:54
Virginia Tech32:06
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
North Carolina beats Virginia Tech 56-45
North Carolina defeated Virginia Tech 56-45 in Week 6 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 656-496 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
North Carolina set the terms early in a game that finished 56-45. Javonte Williams run for 19 yds for a TD (Grayson Atkins KICK) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving North Carolina the first major swing.
North Carolina's box score carried the story: 656 total yards, 399 rushing yards, and 257 passing yards. Virginia Tech finished with 496 total yards, including 261 on the ground and 235 through the air.
North Carolina converted 6-10 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, North Carolina led 35-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Michael Carter run for 62 yds for a TD (Grayson Atkins KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Javonte Williams run for 19 yds for a TD (Grayson Atkins KICK) (North Carolina led 21-0 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Howell pass complete to Dyami Brown for 37 yds for a TD (Grayson Atkins KICK) (North Carolina led 14-0 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Javonte Williams run for 1 yd for a TD (Grayson Atkins KICK) (North Carolina led 7-0 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Khalil Herbert run for 8 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 14-21 over North Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Dazz Newsome run for 6 yds for a TD (Grayson Atkins KICK) (North Carolina led 28-14 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Howell pass complete to Dyami Brown for 43 yds for a TD (Grayson Atkins KICK) (North Carolina led 35-14 over Virginia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
56-45
North Carolina defeated Virginia Tech.
Total yards
656-496
North Carolina held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
399
North Carolina averaged 9.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
257
North Carolina averaged 11.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-10
North Carolina's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-14
Virginia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | North Carolina | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 656 | 496 |
| Passing Yards | 257 | 235 |
| Rushing Yards | 399 | 261 |
| First Downs | 31 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-10 | 6-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-86 | 3-23 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-23 | 15-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 48 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 27:54 | 32:06 |