BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech football is set to play in a full-capacity Lane Stadium for the first time since Nov. 23, 2019, when it hosts No. 10 North Carolina Friday at 6 p.m. on ESPN.
The Hokies open their 2021 season in Lane Stadium, where they reclaimed the Commonwealth Cup in a 33-15 victory over Virginia in the 2020 season finale. QB Braxton Burmeister is set to start the year behind center for the second straight season after going 3-1 as Tech's starting quarterback a year ago, including the season-opening victory over NC State, as well as wins vs. Duke and Virginia. Other notable returners from the 2020 squad include TE James Mitchell, who led the team with four receiving touchdowns, leading receivers WR Tayvion Robinson and WR Tré Turner, and Tech's leading tackler DB Chamarri Conner.
The Tar Heels come to Blacksburg after posting an 8-4 record season last year. Tech is 4-1 against UNC under head coach Justin Fuente and 2-0 at home. Last time the teams met in Lane Stadium, the Hokies won the longest game in ACC history, 43-41 after six overtimes.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Friday, September 3 – 6 p.m. ET
Lane Stadium; Blacksburg, Va.
vs. North Carolina (0-0)
Head Coach: Mack Brown (13th season)
Record at school: 84-56-1; Career: 259-132-1 (33rd season)
Series: Tech leads 24-13-6 Last: Oct. 10, 2020 (L, 56-45)
Live Stats: CLICK HERE
Broadcast: ESPN
Play-by-Play: Jason Benetti
Analyst: Andre Ware
Sideline: Paul Carcaterra
Local Radio: Virginia Tech Sports Properties
Play-by-Play: Jon Laaser
Analyst: Mike Burnop
Sideline: Wes McElroy
National Radio: Westwood One
Play-by-Play: Bill Roth
Analyst: Ben Leber
Virginia Tech Game Notes: CLICK HERE
North Carolina Game Notes: CLICK HERE
