According to Football Scoop, North Carolina head coach Larry Fedora is considered a "strong candidate" at Virginia Tech.

"Sources tell FootballScoop that Whit Babcock considers Larry Fedora a strong candidate at Virginia Tech. We are also of the understanding that Rich Rodriguez will not be a candidate for this position."

Fedora has held the head coaching position at North Carolina since 2011. He was previously the head coach of the University of Southern Mississippi from 2008 to 2011.

As a head coach, Fedora is 64-37. He currently has the Tar Heels ranked as the No. 12 team in the country.

Virginia Tech and North Carolina play on Saturday in Lane Stadium with kickoff slated for noon. It will be Frank Beamer's final game in Lane Stadium.

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