Total Yards
North Carolina490
Virginia436
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Virginia at North Carolina
Oct 21, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 8
Away
Virginia
ACC
Final Score
31 - 27
VNC
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North Carolina
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
North Carolina347
Virginia208
Rushing Yards
North Carolina143
Virginia228
Turnovers
North Carolina1
Virginia2
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature57°F
Wind8 mph SW
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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North Carolina22:54
Virginia37:06
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Virginia holds off North Carolina 31-27
Virginia defeated North Carolina 31-27 in Week 8 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 436-490 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 31-27. Mike Hollins run for 3 yds for a TD (Will Bettridge KICK) came with {'seconds': 56, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia the first major swing.
Virginia's box score carried the story: 436 total yards, 228 rushing yards, and 208 passing yards. North Carolina finished with 490 total yards, including 143 on the ground and 347 through the air.
Virginia converted 8-18 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Virginia led 14-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Will Bettridge 45 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Mike Hollins run for 3 yds for a TD (Will Bettridge KICK) (Virginia led 14-7 over North Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Mike Hollins run for 11 yds for a TD (Will Bettridge KICK) (Virginia led 7-0 over North Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Drake Maye pass complete to Devontez Walker for 25 yds for a TD (Noah Burnette KICK) (North Carolina led 7-7 over Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Drake Maye pass complete to Bryson Nesbit for 62 yds for a TD (Noah Burnette KICK) (North Carolina led 14-14 over Virginia).
Field Goal Good
Noah Burnette 43 yd FG GOOD (North Carolina led 17-14 over Virginia).
Rushing Touchdown
Mike Hollins run for 1 yd for a TD (Will Bettridge KICK) (Virginia led 21-24 over North Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-27
Virginia defeated North Carolina.
Total yards
436-490
Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
228
Virginia averaged 4.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
208
Virginia averaged 6.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-18
Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-13
North Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | North Carolina | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 490 | 436 |
| Passing Yards | 347 | 208 |
| Rushing Yards | 143 | 228 |
| First Downs | 26 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-13 | 8-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-58 | 6-40 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-48 | 20-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 54 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 22:54 | 37:06 |