Total Yards
Virginia418
North Carolina536
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North Carolina at Virginia
Nov 1, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 9
Away
North Carolina
ACC
Final Score
41 - 44
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Passing Yards
Virginia208
North Carolina443
Rushing Yards
Virginia210
North Carolina93
Turnovers
Virginia1
North Carolina2
Game Conditions
Temperature43°F
Wind4 mph SE
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Virginia34:34
North Carolina25:26
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Virginia edges North Carolina 44-41
Virginia defeated North Carolina 44-41 in Week 9 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 418-536 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 44-41. Brennan Armstrong pass complete to Shane Simpson for 71 yds for a TD (Brian Delaney KICK) came with {'seconds': 51, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia the first major swing.
Virginia's box score carried the story: 418 total yards, 210 rushing yards, and 208 passing yards. North Carolina finished with 536 total yards, including 93 on the ground and 443 through the air.
Virginia converted 3-11 on third down, went 4-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Virginia led 27-20 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brennan Armstrong pass complete to Shane Simpson for 71 yds for a TD (Brian Delaney KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Brennan Armstrong pass complete to Shane Simpson for 71 yds for a TD (Brian Delaney KICK) (Virginia led 13-10 over North Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Brennan Armstrong run for 23 yds for a TD (Brian Delaney PAT MISSED) (Virginia led 6-7 over North Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Howell pass complete to Dyami Brown for 54 yds for a TD (Grayson Atkins KICK) (North Carolina led 7-0 over Virginia).
Field Goal Good
Grayson Atkins 51 yd FG GOOD (North Carolina led 10-6 over Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Brennan Armstrong pass complete to Ra'Shaun Henry for 18 yds for a TD (Brian Delaney KICK) (Virginia led 20-20 over North Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Howell pass complete to Khafre Brown for 76 yds for a TD (Grayson Atkins KICK) (North Carolina led 20-13 over Virginia).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-41
Virginia defeated North Carolina.
Total yards
418-536
Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
210
Virginia averaged 4.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
208
Virginia averaged 9.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-11
Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-10
North Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 418 | 536 |
| Passing Yards | 208 | 443 |
| Rushing Yards | 210 | 93 |
| First Downs | 28 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-11 | 6-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 4-4 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-38 | 6-69 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-22 | 23-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 51 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 34:34 | 25:26 |