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BEAT VIRGINIA 28-17What workedInterim head coach Everett Withers predicted that when his team finally started forcing turnovers, they would come in bunches. He was correct. Defensive lineman Sylvester Williams recovered UNC's first fumble of the year, and safety Matt Merletti picked off two Virginia passes during the final three minutes of the Tar Heels' 28-17 victory. What needs workUNC (3-0, 1-0 ACC) entered the diversion ranked third nationally in run defense (30.0 ypg) and 14th in total defense (227.5 ypg), but Virginia surpassed those marks by halftime and finished with 222 rushing yards and 401 yards, overall.What's nextThe Tar Heels transport to Atlanta next Saturday (Noon, ESPN) to face undefeated Georgia Tech (3-0), which is averaging 427.7 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns per game. Get the biggest news in your email or cellphone as it's happening. Sign up for breaking news alerts.

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