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Photos: UNC battles Virginia in ACC football action

By Scott Sharpe Robert Willett, rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s North Carolina’s Javonte Williams (25) warms up for the Tar Heels’ game against Virginia on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va.
North Carolina’s North Carolina’s Javonte Williams (25) warms up for the Tar Heels’ game against Virginia on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
UNC offensive coordinator Phil Long with offensive lineman Joshua Ezeudur (75) during warm ups before the Tar Heels’ ACC football game at Virginia Saturday night, Oct. 31, 2020.
UNC offensive coordinator Phil Long with offensive lineman Joshua Ezeudur (75) during warm ups before the Tar Heels’ ACC football game at Virginia Saturday night, Oct. 31, 2020. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
UNC’s Dyami Brown (2) scores in first half action as Virginia’s De’Vante Cross defends Saturday night, Oct. 31, 2020.
UNC’s Dyami Brown (2) scores in first half action as Virginia’s De’Vante Cross defends Saturday night, Oct. 31, 2020. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
UNC’s Dyami Brown (2) scores in first half action as Virginia’s De’Vante Cross defends Saturday night, Oct. 31, 2020.
UNC’s Dyami Brown (2) scores in first half action as Virginia’s De’Vante Cross defends Saturday night, Oct. 31, 2020. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina kicker Grayson Atkins (17) boots a 30-yard field goal in the second quarter against Virginia on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va.
North Carolina kicker Grayson Atkins (17) boots a 30-yard field goal in the second quarter against Virginia on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
UNC quarterback Sam Howell fumbles as he his hit by Virginia linebacker Zane Zandler in second quarter action Saturday night, Oct. 31, 2020.
UNC quarterback Sam Howell fumbles as he his hit by Virginia linebacker Zane Zandler in second quarter action Saturday night, Oct. 31, 2020. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Virginia’s Nick Grant (1) stops North Carolina’s Dazz Newsome (5) after a 29-yard pass reception from quarterback Sam Howell (7) in the second quarter on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va.
Virginia’s Nick Grant (1) stops North Carolina’s Dazz Newsome (5) after a 29-yard pass reception from quarterback Sam Howell (7) in the second quarter on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Virginia’s D’Angelo Amos (30) stops North Carolina’s Emery Simmons (0) after a 22-yard pass reception from quarterback Sam Howell (7) in the second quarter on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va.
Virginia’s D’Angelo Amos (30) stops North Carolina’s Emery Simmons (0) after a 22-yard pass reception from quarterback Sam Howell (7) in the second quarter on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Virginia’s Nick Jackson (6) works to stop North Carolina’s Javonte Williams (25) after a nine-gain in the first quarter on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va.
Virginia’s Nick Jackson (6) works to stop North Carolina’s Javonte Williams (25) after a nine-gain in the first quarter on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
UNC’s Khafre Brown (1) dashes for a touchdown run in second quarter action against Virginia Saturday night, Oct. 31, 2020.
UNC’s Khafre Brown (1) dashes for a touchdown run in second quarter action against Virginia Saturday night, Oct. 31, 2020. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Khafre Brown (1) races past the Virginia bench on a 76-yard pass reception from quarterback Sam Howell (7) or a touchdown in the second quarter on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va.
North Carolina’s Khafre Brown (1) races past the Virginia bench on a 76-yard pass reception from quarterback Sam Howell (7) or a touchdown in the second quarter on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Virginia tight end fights through the defense of UNC’s Don Chapman (2) and Cam’Ron Kelly (9) to score in the third quarter Saturday night, Oct. 31, 2020.
Virginia tight end fights through the defense of UNC’s Don Chapman (2) and Cam’Ron Kelly (9) to score in the third quarter Saturday night, Oct. 31, 2020. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
UNC’s Dyami Brown (2) grabs a pass over Virginia defender Nick Grant (1) to set up a fourth quarter touchdown for the trailing Tar Heels Saturday night, Oct. 31, 2020.
UNC’s Dyami Brown (2) grabs a pass over Virginia defender Nick Grant (1) to set up a fourth quarter touchdown for the trailing Tar Heels Saturday night, Oct. 31, 2020. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Trey Morrison (4) leaves the field following the Tar Heels’ 44-41 loss to Virginia on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va.
North Carolina’s Trey Morrison (4) leaves the field following the Tar Heels’ 44-41 loss to Virginia on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown leaves the field following the Tar Heels’ 44-41 loss to Virginia on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown leaves the field following the Tar Heels’ 44-41 loss to Virginia on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published October 31, 2020 at 8:16 PM.

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