Overview
- J’Mari Taylor punched in a 1-yard score to open overtime and North Carolina answered with a touchdown before its two-point pass was ruled short of the goal line.
- Gio Lopez threw for 208 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, including a red-zone pick at the Cavaliers’ 5 and a late deep interception before overtime.
- Kobe Paysour fumbled at the pylon in the first quarter for a touchback, one of multiple lost opportunities that left UNC with five red-zone turnovers this season, tied for most in FBS.
- North Carolina’s defense delivered its best stretch of the year, holding Virginia to 259 yards and no second‑half points.
- Virginia improved to 7-1 overall and 4-0 in the ACC, while UNC fell to 2-5 and 0-3 in league play as scrutiny of Belichick’s first season continues despite public backing from AD Bubba Cunningham.