SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Hokies offensive line impresses OL Joshua Miller during game vist Offensive lineman Joshua Miller shares his thoughts after visiting for Virginia Tech's season opener.
Top NFL prospects Spencer Rattler, Sam Howell struggle in season debuts Rattler and the Sooners barely escaped an upset from Tulane, while Howell and the Tar Heels fell to Virginia Tech.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Antoine Green - 2 catches in loss Green had two catches for 20 yards in a loss Friday to Virginia Tech.
Impact After hauling in four passes a season ago, Green had two catches Friday. The senior is set as North Carolina's No. 3 receiver.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Emery Simmons - 3 catches in opener Simmons had three catches for 46 yards in a 17-10 loss to Virginia Tech on Friday.
Impact The junior wideout hauled in three passes Friday for an average of 15.3 YPC. Simmons appears set for a breakout 2021 campaign.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Downs - Career day in loss Downs had eight catches for 123 yards and a touchdown in a loss to Virginia Tech on Friday.
Impact The sophomore wideout eclipsed his 2020 season-total in yardage Friday which included a third quarter 37-yard touchdown from quarterback Sam Howell. The Tar Heels top wideout, Downs appears set for a breakout 2021 season.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
D.J. Jones - Six carries in opener Jones had six carries for 43 yards in a 17-10 loss to Virginia Tech on Friday.
Impact After receiving only 11 carries a season ago, Jones saw six Friday night, as well as two catches for four yards. Jones will serve as the back-up to starter Ty Chandler going forward.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ty Chandler - Ten carries in loss Chandler had 10 carries for 66 yards in a loss to Virginia Tech on Friday.
Impact A transfer from Tennessee, Chandler received 10 carries in his season-debut, as well as catching one pass for nine yards. Chandler is set as North Carolina's No. 1 running back entering next Saturday against Georgia State.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Lane Stadium
Blacksburg, VA
Sep 03, 2021
65,632
