On Dec. 16, 2020, Mack Brown met with the media to discuss a second straight Top-15 recruiting class and UNC’s Orange Bowl invitation. One day earlier, Virginia Tech’s athletic director held his own press conference defending his decision to keep Justin Fuente as the Hokies’ head coach. The juxtaposition highlights the fickle nature of college football. (Inside Carolina) Rivalry and revenge are both compelling motivators for Virginia Tech against UNC
Are Virginia Tech and North Carolina rivals? Depends on who you ask. Tech coach Justin Fuente isn’t sold on the Hokies being full-fledged rivals with.
UNC and Virginia Tech's Contrasting Trajectories
