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Photos: North Carolina batters Virginia Tech in college football action

By Robert Willett
North Carolina’s Antonie Green (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown on a 16-yard reception from quarterback Drake Maye (10) to give the Tar Heels’ a 21-3 lead over Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Antonie Green (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown on a 16-yard reception from quarterback Drake Maye (10) to give the Tar Heels’ a 21-3 lead over Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

North Carolina defeated Virginia Tech 41-10 in ACC play at Kenan Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022.

Tar Heel quarterback Drake Maye threw for three touchdowns and over 350 yards.

Check out photos from the game by News & Observer photojournalist Robert Willett.

North Carolina coach Mack Brown talks with Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry prior to their game on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown talks with Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry prior to their game on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) hurdles over Virginia Tech’s Chamarri Conner (1) for a nine yard gain in the first quarter on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) hurdles over Virginia Tech’s Chamarri Conner (1) for a nine yard gain in the first quarter on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) hurdles over Virginia Tech’s Chamarri Conner (1) for a nine yard gain in the first quarter on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) hurdles over Virginia Tech’s Chamarri Conner (1) for a nine yard gain in the first quarter on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Virginia Tech’s Chamarri Conner (1) works to stop North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) in the first quarter on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Virginia Tech’s Chamarri Conner (1) works to stop North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) in the first quarter on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Antonie Green (3) pulls in a 16-yard reception from quarterback Drake Maye (10) for a touchdown to give the Tar Heels’ a 21-3 lead over Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Antonie Green (3) pulls in a 16-yard reception from quarterback Drake Maye (10) for a touchdown to give the Tar Heels’ a 21-3 lead over Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Antonie Green (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown on a 16-yard reception from quarterback Drake Maye (10) to give the Tar Heels’ a 21-3 lead over Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Antonie Green (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown on a 16-yard reception from quarterback Drake Maye (10) to give the Tar Heels’ a 21-3 lead over Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs (11) pulls in a 24-yard pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye in the second quarter against Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs (11) pulls in a 24-yard pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye in the second quarter against Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Kamari Morales (88) scores on a three-yard reception from quarterback Drake Maye (10) to give the Tar Heels’ a 7-3 lead over Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Kamari Morales (88) scores on a three-yard reception from quarterback Drake Maye (10) to give the Tar Heels’ a 7-3 lead over Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Kamari Morales (88) scores on a three-yard reception from quarterback Drake Maye (10) to give the Tar Heels’ a 7-3 lead over Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Kamari Morales (88) scores on a three-yard reception from quarterback Drake Maye (10) to give the Tar Heels’ a 7-3 lead over Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs (11) reacts after a 24-yard pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye in the second quarter against Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs (11) reacts after a 24-yard pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye in the second quarter against Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Antonie Green (3) stretches, but can’t pull in a long pass from quarterback Drake Maye in the first quarter against Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Antonie Green (3) stretches, but can’t pull in a long pass from quarterback Drake Maye in the first quarter against Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) passes to Antonie Green for a 16-yard touchdown to give the Tar Heels’ a 21-3 lead over Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) passes to Antonie Green for a 16-yard touchdown to give the Tar Heels’ a 21-3 lead over Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) hurdles over Virginia Tech’s Nasir People (5) for a six-yard gain in the third quarter on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Maye was injured on the play.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) hurdles over Virginia Tech’s Nasir People (5) for a six-yard gain in the third quarter on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Maye was injured on the play. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) hurdles over Virginia Tech’s Nasir People (5) for a six-yard gain in the third quarter on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Maye was injured on the play.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) hurdles over Virginia Tech’s Nasir People (5) for a six-yard gain in the third quarter on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Maye was injured on the play. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina lineman Ed Montilus (63) protects quarterback Drake Maye from Virginia Tech’s Josh Fuga (6) in the third quarter on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Maye threw for 363 yards and three touchdown in their 41-10 victory.
North Carolina lineman Ed Montilus (63) protects quarterback Drake Maye from Virginia Tech’s Josh Fuga (6) in the third quarter on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Maye threw for 363 yards and three touchdown in their 41-10 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs (11) picks up 33-yard on a pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye in the third quarter ahead of Virginia Tech’s Will Johnson (53) on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs (11) picks up 33-yard on a pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye in the third quarter ahead of Virginia Tech’s Will Johnson (53) on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina wide receiver Kobe Paysour (8) stretches out trying to make a catch from quarterback Drake Maye in the third quarter against Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina wide receiver Kobe Paysour (8) stretches out trying to make a catch from quarterback Drake Maye in the third quarter against Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Randy Caldwell (44) reacts after a sack of Virginia Tech quarterback Jason Brown (1) in the fourth quarter on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Randy Caldwell (44) reacts after a sack of Virginia Tech quarterback Jason Brown (1) in the fourth quarter on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Randy Caldwell (44) sacks Virginia Tech quarterback Jason Brown (1) in the fourth quarter on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Randy Caldwell (44) sacks Virginia Tech quarterback Jason Brown (1) in the fourth quarter on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs (11) picks up 33-yard on a pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye in the third quarter ahead of Virginia Tech’s Will Johnson (53) on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs (11) picks up 33-yard on a pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye in the third quarter ahead of Virginia Tech’s Will Johnson (53) on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs (11) looks for running room after a 33-yard pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye in the third quarter on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs (11) looks for running room after a 33-yard pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye in the third quarter on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Kamari Morales (88) gains 25-yards after a reception from quarterback Drake Maye (10) in the fourth quarter against Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Kamari Morales (88) gains 25-yards after a reception from quarterback Drake Maye (10) in the fourth quarter against Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Chris Collins (17) celebrates with teammates following the Tar Heels’ 41-10 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Chris Collins (17) celebrates with teammates following the Tar Heels’ 41-10 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published October 1, 2022 at 5:24 PM with the headline "Photos: North Carolina batters Virginia Tech in college football action."

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