Hokies: respect for UNC head coach, QB before Friday’s opener Gene Marrano August 31, 2021 1 min read The season football opener for the Virginia Tech Hokies is this Friday night at 6, at home versus North Carolina. The Hokies beat UNC in an epic 6 overtime game at Lane Stadium two years ago. North Carolina comes in ranked 10th in the country. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Tech disenrolls 134 students due to COVID non-complianceNext: State of Emergency declared in Virginia ahead of Ida Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025