Virginia Tech Hokies vs. North Carolina Tar Heels: 2020 Week 6 Recap

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 56–45 in Week 6, 2020. Final score: Virginia Tech Hokies 45, North Carolina Tar Heels 56.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Tech Hokies	0	12	21	6	45
North Carolina Tar Heels	18	12	6	12	56

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Sam Howell (153) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +11.76 EPA
• Hendon Hooker (259) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +3.03 EPA
• Tayvion Robinson (259) — 0.0 yds · +1.71 EPA/play +1.71 EPA

Rushing

• Javonte Williams (153) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.41 EPA
• Khalil Herbert (259) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.76 EPA
• Michael Carter (153) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.68 EPA

Receiving

• Dazz Newsome (153) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.71 EPA
• James Mitchell (259) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.42 EPA
• Dyami Brown (153) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.83 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sam Howell	153	24	75.0%	0	3	+0.49	+11.76
Hendon Hooker	259	14	50.0%	0	2	+0.22	+3.03
Tayvion Robinson	259	1	100.0%	0	0	+1.71	+1.71
Braxton Burmeister	259	13	53.8%	0	0	-0.20	-2.56

Team EPA comparison

Stat	VT	UNC
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	259	8	0	+6.52	Ended
Q1	153	1	0	+1.44	Rush TD
Q1	153	6	0	+3.77	Ended
Q1	259	3	0	-1.81	Punt
Q1	153	5	0	+5.45	Pass TD
Q1	259	3	0	-1.91	Punt
Q1	153	1	0	+0.60	Rush TD
Q1	153	10	0	+6.24	Ended
Q2	259	2	0	-3.03	Ended
Q2	153	4	0	+5.47	Pass TD
Q2	259	7	0	-4.42	Ended
Q2	153	1	0	+1.40	Rush TD
Q2	153	4	0	+4.02	Ended
Q2	259	1	0	+1.81	Rush TD
Q2	259	7	0	+5.43	Ended
Q2	153	3	0	-2.85	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Khalil Herbert run for 52 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK) (+6.68 EPA)
2. Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Dyami Brown for 43 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (+5.82 EPA)
3. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Michael Carter run for 62 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (+4.88 EPA)
4. Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Hendon Hooker pass complete to James Mitchell for 57 yds to the NCaro 18 for a 1ST down (+4.33 EPA)
5. Q3 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Brian Johnson 55 yd FG GOOD (+4.29 EPA)
6. Q4 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Hendon Hooker pass complete to James Mitchell for 26 yds for a TD, (H. Hooker Run For Two-point Conversion) (+4.19 EPA)
7. Q1 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Braxton Burmeister pass complete to Tre Turner for 36 yds to the NCaro 17 for a 1ST down (+4.12 EPA)
8. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell run for 11 yds to the VTech 34 for a 1ST down VIRGINIA TECH Penalty, Targeting (Chamarri Conner) to the VTech 19 for a 1ST down. Conner ejected for targeting. (+3.85 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (56–45) in Week 6.
• Passing edge: Sam Howell (153) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: VT at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Virginia Tech Hokies vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

Virginia Tech Hokies 45, North Carolina Tar Heels 56 in Week 6 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Virginia Tech Hokies vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 45–56.

Where can I find the Virginia Tech Hokies vs North Carolina Tar Heels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401234607.

Who led Virginia Tech Hokies vs North Carolina Tar Heels in passing?

Sam Howell (153) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Virginia Tech Hokies at North Carolina Tar Heels in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.