Three Takeaways from UNC's Loss to Virginia Tech Posted Sep 4, 2021 No. 10 North Carolina was outplayed and outcoached in Friday night's 17-10 season-opening loss to Virginia Tech in Blacksburg's Lane Stadium. Ross Martin and former UNC running back Shaun Draughn provide their takeaways from the Tar Heels' loss. 1. The offense wasn't ready. 2. UNC beat on both lines of scrimmage. 3. Resetting season expectations. (Inside Carolina)