North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Virginia Tech Hokies: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Virginia Tech Hokies defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 17–10 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 10, Virginia Tech Hokies 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	0	0	6	3	10
Virginia Tech Hokies	6	6	0	3	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Braxton Burmeister (259) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +3.91 EPA
• TEAM (153) — 0.0 yds · -0.29 EPA/play -0.29 EPA
• Sam Howell (153) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.30 EPA/play -10.69 EPA

Rushing

• Jalen Holston (259) — 0.0 yds +0.02 EPA
• Raheem Blackshear (259) — 0.0 yds -0.64 EPA
• Ty Chandler (153) — 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA

Receiving

• Josh Downs (153) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.93 EPA
• Emery Simmons (153) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.17 EPA
• Tre Turner (259) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.60 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Braxton Burmeister	259	19	63.2%	0	1	+0.21	+3.91
TEAM	153	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.29	-0.29
Sam Howell	153	35	48.6%	0	1	-0.30	-10.69

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UNC	VT
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	153	2	0	+0.17	Ended
Q1	259	12	0	-2.27	Fumble
Q1	153	5	0	-1.19	Punt
Q1	259	1	0	+1.24	Rush TD
Q1	259	7	0	+4.38	Ended
Q2	153	5	0	+3.22	Ended
Q2	259	3	0	-1.29	Punt
Q2	153	3	0	-1.30	Punt
Q2	259	1	0	+3.46	Pass TD
Q2	259	11	0	+1.39	Ended
Q2	153	7	0	+0.46	Punt
Q3	259	6	0	+0.23	Ended
Q3	153	1	0	+4.29	Pass TD
Q3	153	5	0	+1.55	Ended
Q3	259	3	0	-1.93	Punt
Q3	153	6	0	-1.82	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Keshawn King run for 1 yd to the NCaro 9 Keshawn King fumbled, forced by Trey Morrison, recovered by NCaro Ja'Qurious Conley (-4.91 EPA)
2. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass intercepted Jermaine Waller return for no gain to the VTech 25 (-4.68 EPA)
3. Q4 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Braxton Burmeister pass intercepted Ja'Qurious Conley return for no gain to the NCaro 30 (-4.48 EPA)
4. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Josh Downs for 37 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (+4.29 EPA)
5. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass intercepted Dax Hollifield return for no gain to the NCaro 36 (-4.2 EPA)
6. Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · D.J. Jones run for 29 yds to the VTech 30 for a 1ST down (+3.46 EPA)
7. Q2 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Braxton Burmeister pass complete to James Mitchell for 11 yds for a TD, (John Parker Romo KICK) (+3.46 EPA)
8. Q2 · Virginia Tech Hokies · Braxton Burmeister pass complete to Tre Turner for 34 yds to the NCaro 8 for a 1ST down (+3.23 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Virginia Tech Hokies controlled the final (17–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Braxton Burmeister (259) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: UNC 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 North Carolina Tar Heels vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

North Carolina Tar Heels 10, Virginia Tech Hokies 17 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

Virginia Tech Hokies won with a final score of 10–17.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401309937.

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

Braxton Burmeister (259) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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