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Published Sep 17, 2021
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North Carolina welcomes Virginia to town in the 126th renewal of the South’s Oldest Rivalry on Saturday night at Kenan Stadium for a 7:30 PM kickoff.

The Cavaliers (2-0) are coming off a 42-14 rout of Illinois and have outscored their opponents 85-14 so far this season. They are allowing 260 total yards per game, and quarterback Brennan Armstrong has thrown for 744 yards, seven touchdowns, and an interception.

The Tar Heels (1-1) are coming off a 59-17 rout of Georgia State and are ranked Nos. 21 and 19 this week in the AP and Coaches’ polls, respectively.

The game will air on the ACC Network.

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