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Tar Heels Football: Takeaways from UNC vs. Virginia Tech

By Horran Cameron

Oct 8, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels fans reacts in the third quarter. The Hokies defeated the Tar Heels 34-3 at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels fans reacts in the third quarter. The Hokies defeated the Tar Heels 34-3 at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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In the midst of Hurricane Matthew, it was raining a lot more than just cats and dogs. The No. 25 Virginia Tech Hokies rained on the parade of the No. 17 North Carolina Tar Heels, defeating them 34-3 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

The North Carolina Tar Heels could not gain a rhythm on offense. In turn, the defense could not stop the Hokies’ offense from scoring. This loss to Virginia Tech knocked North Carolina out of the top 25 rankings.

They will have a chance to make up for the loss with another big game against Miami on Saturday, but it’s become a must-win for the Heels.

Weather conditions aside, the Tar Heels were not focused or prepared for the Hokies. North Carolina did not look like the team that defeated Pittsburgh and Florida in back-to-back weeks.

Let’s take a look at several factors that played a significant role in North Carolina’s defeat on Saturday.

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