Sep 3, 2021; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown walks out of a team huddle during the second half against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
This 2021 season began as one of the most anticipated seasons in UNC Football history as they debuted the preseason polls at No. 10 overall. The team was coming off a 2020 campaign in which they reached the Orange Bowl despite some struggles they faced earlier in the year.
But on Friday night, the Tar Heels were hit in the mouth early at Virginia Tech and never really regrouped leading to a disappointing 17-10 loss.