Overview
- Virginia prevailed 17-16 after North Carolina’s two-point try in OT — a Gio Lopez pass to Benjamin Hall — was ruled short by inches on review.
- UNC dropped to 2-5 overall and 0-3 in the ACC, extending its skid to four games and remaining winless against Power Four opponents this season.
- Costly errors again proved decisive for the Tar Heels, including a Kobe Paysour goal-line fumble for a touchback, two interceptions — one in the red zone and one in the final minute — and a missed field goal.
- Despite the defeat, North Carolina outgained Virginia and recorded six sacks while holding the Cavaliers to 259 yards and no second-half points; J’Mari Taylor’s 1-yard TD opened OT for UVA.
- Belichick defended the decision to go for two as trying to win the game, a choice some analysts supported under college OT rules, while Virginia’s Tony Elliott said he would have kicked to extend play.