Total Yards
North Carolina257
Virginia405
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Virginia at North Carolina
Oct 14, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 7
Away
Virginia
ACC
Final Score
20 - 14
VNC
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North Carolina
ACC
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Passing Yards
North Carolina46
Virginia249
Rushing Yards
North Carolina211
Virginia156
Turnovers
North Carolina3
Virginia1
Game Conditions
Temperature73°F
Wind0 mph SW
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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North Carolina20:02
Virginia39:58
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Game Story
Virginia holds off North Carolina 20-14
Virginia defeated North Carolina 20-14 in Week 7 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 405-257 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 20-14. Kurt Benkert pass complete to Evan Butts for 10 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK) came with {'seconds': 57, 'minutes': 0} left in the quarter 2, giving Virginia the first major swing.
Virginia's box score carried the story: 405 total yards, 156 rushing yards, and 249 passing yards. North Carolina finished with 257 total yards, including 211 on the ground and 46 through the air.
Virginia converted 4-16 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Virginia led 10-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kurt Benkert pass complete to Olamide Zaccheaus for 81 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Kurt Benkert pass complete to Evan Butts for 10 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK) (Virginia led 10-0 over North Carolina).
Field Goal Good
A.J. Mejia 20 yd FG GOOD (Virginia led 3-0 over North Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Michael Carter run for 47 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK) (North Carolina led 14-10 over Virginia).
Rushing Touchdown
Michael Carter run for 1 yd for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK) (North Carolina led 7-10 over Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Kurt Benkert pass complete to Olamide Zaccheaus for 81 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK) (Virginia led 17-14 over North Carolina).
Field Goal Good
A.J. Mejia 27 yd FG GOOD (Virginia led 20-14 over North Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
20-14
Virginia defeated North Carolina.
Total yards
405-257
Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
156
Virginia averaged 3.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
249
Virginia averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-16
Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-11
North Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | North Carolina | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 257 | 405 |
| Passing Yards | 46 | 249 |
| Rushing Yards | 211 | 156 |
| First Downs | 12 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-11 | 4-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-52 | 6-54 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 7-18 | 19-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 47 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 20:02 | 39:58 |