Tar Heels Football: Takeaways from UNC vs. Virginia Tech

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Oct 8, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels punter Tom Sheldon (39) chases a missed snap in the third quarter. The Hokies defeated the Tar Heels 34-3 at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Tough road ahead for the Tar Heels!

North Carolina was a favorite to win the game against Virginia Tech. The Tar Heels must get over this loss quickly because their following stretch of games will be brutal.

Next weekend, North Carolina plays at No. 10 Miami. This game is followed by Virginia (away), Georgia Tech (home) and Duke (away). All of these games feature ACC Coastal Division rivals. North Carolina’s 2016 schedule ends with a home game against North Carolina State.

Currently, North Carolina has an overall record of 4-2 and ACC record of 2-1. UNC has a good chance to make the ACC Championship game; however, they must finish first in the Coastal Division. Virginia Tech sits in the first place spot right now after UNC’s loss.

North Carolina must pull things together and win out the rest of their schedule in order to make the ACC Football Championship game.

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