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The Hokies gained 53 yards on their first play from scrimmage, a creative, well-executed reverse to receiver Eddie Royal.

Since then, they've looked more like the team that's struggled on offense all season.

Quarterback Tyrod Taylor has had a tendency to throw many of his passes high today, including an attempt over the middle to tight end Sam Wheeler that was tipped and picked off near the UNC 10 and returned to midfield. Overall he's 6-for-10 for 45 yards, and he's been sacked twice.

Tech's defense has been solid, holding UNC to 103 yards. The front seven have been getting good pressure on UNC quarterback T.J. Yates, sacking him three times. They'll need more of that, because if Yates has time, these receivers will get open. On one such time, Tech was bailed out by a non-call on clear pass interference midway through the second quarter.

Xavier Adibi has been in on seven tackles already. Cam Martin's been a part of four tackles, including a sack.

Tech tailback Branden Ore had 42 yards on eight first-quarter carries, an average of 5.2 a pop. But he's had just three carries since and is sitting on 53 yards (4.8 average). Still an improvement over where he's been, and he's on pace for his first 100-yard game of the season.

The crowd here seems a little out of it. Part of that is the noon kickoff, but you also get the sense that the fans are dying for something to cheer for offensively. Not much yet, but stay tuned.