A view from inside the Kenan Stadium press box prior to the game between the Virginia Tech Hokies and North Carolina Tar Heels. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
The HokieBird dressed and ready for Hurricane Matthew. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Justin Fuente leads his team from the locker room. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech defensive lineman Vinny Mihota (99), leads wide receiver Cam Phillips (25), linebacker Johnathan Galante (37), and rover Terrell Edmunds (22) down the tunnel. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
The Virginia Tech Hokies cheerleaders lead the team onto the field. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
A detailed view of Virginia Tech kicker Joey Slye's (46) helmet. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
North Carolina running back T.J. Logan (8) runs into the referee on the Heels' first drive of the game. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech defensive end Ken Ekanem (4) and defensive back Chuck Clark (19) upend North Carolina running back T.J. Logan (8). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans (4) throws to the end zone. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies defensive coordinator Bud Foster looks on during a rainy first half. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech rover Terrell Edmunds (22) and linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka (54) bring down North Carolina running back T.J. Logan (8) for a short gain. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech rover Terrell Edmunds (22), safety Mook Reynolds (6), and defensive back Chuck Clark (19) celebrate an early turnover. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans (4) scrambles past driving North Carolina defensive end Jason Strowbridge (55). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips (25) makes a reception in the first half. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
North Carolina defensive back Patrice Rene (5) stares down Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips (25) following his reception. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech kicker Joey Slye (46) kicks a field goal to put the Hokies up 6-0. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech defensive back Chuck Clark (19) wraps up North Carolina running back Jordon Brown (2) for a loss of yards. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech defensive tackle Tim Settle (97) wraps up North Carolina running back Khris Francis (1). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech defensive end Ken Ekanem (4) celebrates his tackle of North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech running back Travon McMillian (34) carries the ball in the first half. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Head referee Ron Cherry looks to the sky as the two teams battle for a loose ball. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka (54) tackles North Carolina running back T.J. Logan (8) into the ground. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) defends the pass attempted for North Carolina tight end Carl Tucker (86). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
A member of the Virginia Tech Hokies cheerleading squad performs in the first half. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
The HokieBird kicks back and undoubtedly enjoys what he's seeing on the field. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans (4) scrambles past a diving North Carolina defender. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech running back Marshawn Williams (42) leaps over North Carolina safety Donnie Miles (15). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech defensive tackle Woody Baron (60) and linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka (54) close in before sacking North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech defensive tackle Woody Baron (60) sacks North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) sacks North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) close to the goal line. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech running back Travon McMillian (34) follows the block around the outside created by offensive lineman Wyatt Teller (57). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech tight end Bucky Hodges (7) celebrates his long reception down to the 1 yard line. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech tight end Chris Cunningham (85) catches a one yard touchdown pass in the first half. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech tight end Chris Cunningham (85) celebrates his touchdown reception. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech full back Sam Rogers (45) dives into the end zone to score a touchdown. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech full back Sam Rogers (45) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Cam Phillips. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech linebacker Anthony Shegog (24), full back Steven Peoples (32), and wide receiver Divine Deablo (88) celebrate their kickoff team's touchback. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips (25) hits and tackles North Carolina punter Tom Sheldon (39) following his muffed snap. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips (25) celebrates the turnover following the muffed snap. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans (4) carries the ball into the end zone on 4th and goal to put the Hokies ahead 26-3. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans (4) celebrates his touchdown run with tight end Bucky Hodges (7). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech defensive tackle Tim Settle (97) and linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka (54) bring down North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
North Carolina running back T.J. Logan (8) is pushed out of bounds by Virginia Tech linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49). (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka (54) celebrates his interception. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Two North Carolina Tar Heels fans console each other during the fourth quarter. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Few North Carolina fans remained to see the game to it's conclusion. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech Hokies cheerleaders give some free advertising for this website during a third down late in the game. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech defensive tackle Nigel Williams (8) carries the lunch pail and celebrates with teammates defensive tackle Woody Baron (60) and rover Terrell Edmunds (22) late in the fourth quarter. (Michael Shroyer/ TheKeyPlay.com)