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View photos from UNC’s football game against Virginia Tech

Charles Gainey of Clinton, N.C. and his grandson Graham Hardison of Apex, N.C. watch the Tar Heels’ warm up for their game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Under new COVID-19 guidelines 3500 people were allowed into the stadium for the game Saturday.
Charles Gainey of Clinton, N.C. and his grandson Graham Hardison of Apex, N.C. watch the Tar Heels’ warm up for their game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Under new COVID-19 guidelines 3500 people were allowed into the stadium for the game Saturday. rwillett@newsobserver.com

View photos from the North Carolina Tar Heels’ football game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, October 10, 2020. This gallery will be updated.

North Carolina head coach Mack Brown laughs with the television crew as he prepares to do an interview prior to the Tar Heels’ game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina head coach Mack Brown laughs with the television crew as he prepares to do an interview prior to the Tar Heels’ game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente talks with officials Gary Patterson and Terrence Ramsey prior to the Hokies’ game against North Carolina on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente talks with officials Gary Patterson and Terrence Ramsey prior to the Hokies’ game against North Carolina on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Players and staff from Virginia Tech and North Carolina take to the field for their pre-game warmups on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Under new COVID-19 guidelines 3500 people were allowed into the stadium for the game Saturday.
Players and staff from Virginia Tech and North Carolina take to the field for their pre-game warmups on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Under new COVID-19 guidelines 3500 people were allowed into the stadium for the game Saturday. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) works out prior to the Tar Heels’ game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) works out prior to the Tar Heels’ game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Charles Gainey of Clinton, N.C. and his grandson Graham Hardison of Apex, N.C. watch the Tar Heels’ warm up for their game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Under new COVID-19 guidelines 3500 people were allowed into the stadium for the game Saturday.
Charles Gainey of Clinton, N.C. and his grandson Graham Hardison of Apex, N.C. watch the Tar Heels’ warm up for their game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Under new COVID-19 guidelines 3500 people were allowed into the stadium for the game Saturday. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Javonte Williams (25) breaks away from Virginia Tech’s Rayshard Ashby (23) on a 19-yard run for a touchdown to give the Tar Heels’ a 21-0 lead on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Javonte Williams (25) breaks away from Virginia Tech’s Rayshard Ashby (23) on a 19-yard run for a touchdown to give the Tar Heels’ a 21-0 lead on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Javonte Williams (25) breaks away from Virginia Tech’s Rayshard Ashby (23) on a 19-yard run for a touchdown to give the Tar Heels’ a 21-0 lead on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Javonte Williams (25) breaks away from Virginia Tech’s Rayshard Ashby (23) on a 19-yard run for a touchdown to give the Tar Heels’ a 21-0 lead on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Dazz Newsome (5) hurdles into the end zone for a touchdown on a six-yard carry in the second quarter against Virginia Tech ‘s Devin Taylor (24) to give the Tar Heels’ a 28-14 lead on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Dazz Newsome (5) hurdles into the end zone for a touchdown on a six-yard carry in the second quarter against Virginia Tech ‘s Devin Taylor (24) to give the Tar Heels’ a 28-14 lead on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Jeremiah Gimmel (44) breaks up a pass intended for Virginia Tech’s James Mitchell (82) in the first quarter on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Jeremiah Gimmel (44) breaks up a pass intended for Virginia Tech’s James Mitchell (82) in the first quarter on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Dazz Newsome (5) is called for unsportsmanlike conduct after scoring a touchdown on a six-yard carry in the second quarter against Virginia Tech ‘s Devin Taylor (24) to give the Tar Heels’ a 28-14 lead on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Dazz Newsome (5) is called for unsportsmanlike conduct after scoring a touchdown on a six-yard carry in the second quarter against Virginia Tech ‘s Devin Taylor (24) to give the Tar Heels’ a 28-14 lead on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Michael Carter (8) breaks away from Virginia Tech’s Tyler Matheny (30) for a 62-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Michael Carter (8) breaks away from Virginia Tech’s Tyler Matheny (30) for a 62-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Michael Carter (8) breaks away from Virginia Tech’s Tyler Matheny (30) for a 62-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Michael Carter (8) breaks away from Virginia Tech’s Tyler Matheny (30) for a 62-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Javonte Williams (25) turns the corner on Virginia Tech’s Armani Chatman (27) in the third quarter on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Javonte Williams (25) turns the corner on Virginia Tech’s Armani Chatman (27) in the third quarter on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Virginia Tech’s Khalil Herbert (25) breaks open for a five-yard gain in the third quarter against North Carolina on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Herbert rushed for 138 yards and two touchdowns.
Virginia Tech’s Khalil Herbert (25) breaks open for a five-yard gain in the third quarter against North Carolina on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Herbert rushed for 138 yards and two touchdowns. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Javonte Williams (25) picks up 14-yards on a run in the third quarter against Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Javonte Williams (25) picks up 14-yards on a run in the third quarter against Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) scores on North Carolina’s Tomari Fox (56) on a five-yard carry in the third quarter on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) scores on North Carolina’s Tomari Fox (56) on a five-yard carry in the third quarter on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) reacts after scoring on North Carolina’s Tomari Fox (56) on a five-yard carry in the third quarter on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) reacts after scoring on North Carolina’s Tomari Fox (56) on a five-yard carry in the third quarter on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) breaks away from Virginia Tech’s Alan Tisdale (34) for a 12-yard gain in the fourth quarter on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) breaks away from Virginia Tech’s Alan Tisdale (34) for a 12-yard gain in the fourth quarter on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Jordan Tucker (74) embraces quarterback Sam Howell (7) following their 56-49 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Howell passed for 257 yards and three touchdowns.
North Carolina’s Jordan Tucker (74) embraces quarterback Sam Howell (7) following their 56-49 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Howell passed for 257 yards and three touchdowns. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente embraces North Carolina coach Mack Brown following the Tar Heel’s 56-49 victory on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente embraces North Carolina coach Mack Brown following the Tar Heel’s 56-49 victory on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Michael Carter (8) leads the celebration following the Tar Heels’ 56-49 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Carter rushed for 214 yards and two touchdowns.
North Carolina’s Michael Carter (8) leads the celebration following the Tar Heels’ 56-49 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Carter rushed for 214 yards and two touchdowns. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published October 10, 2020 at 12:15 PM.

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