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North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Virginia Cavaliers: 2004 Week 3 Recap

Cavaliers defeat Heels 56–24 in Week 3

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Virginia Cavaliers (Week 3).

North Carolina Tar Heels 24 1-2
Final 24–56
Virginia Cavaliers 56 2-1 Winner
Winner
Virginia Cavaliers
Final score
24–56
Halftime
North Carolina Tar Heels 9–30 Virginia Cavaliers
Top passer
Matt Baker

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Quick answer

Virginia Cavaliers defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 56–24 in Week 3, 2004. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 24, Virginia Cavaliers 56.

Game summary

Virginia Cavaliers dominated North Carolina Tar Heels 56–24 in Week 3 of the 2004 season.

  • Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 12 plays.
  • Passing leader: Matt Baker (153) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +1.78 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Ronnie McGill — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Derrele Mitchell () — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
North Carolina Tar Heels0901224
Virginia Cavaliers121812656

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

UNCNorth Carolina Tar Heels
UVAVirginia Cavaliers

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. UVA
    Q1TD
    WLWali Lundy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Wali Lundy (UVA) rushed left side for a 4 yard touchdown.

  2. UVA
    Q1TD
    WLWali Lundy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Wali Lundy (UVA) rushed right side for a 1 yard touchdown.

  3. UVA
    Q2TD
    APAlvin Pearman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-18

    Alvin Pearman (UVA) rushed up the middle for a 5 yard touchdown.

  4. UNC
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 5
    Score
    3-18

    22 yard field goal by Connor Barth (UNC) is good.

  5. UNC
    Q2TD
    DMDerrele Mitchell ()

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-18

    Darian Durant (UNC) pass left side complete to Derrele Mitchell (UNC) for a 7 yard touchdown.

  6. UVA
    Q2TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-24

    Kickoff returned by Marquis Weeks (UVA) for a 100 yard touchdown.

  7. UVA
    Q2TD
    WLWali Lundy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-30

    Wali Lundy (UVA) rushed right side for a 8 yard touchdown.

  8. UVA
    Q3TD
    MJMichael Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-36

    Michael Johnson (UVA) rushed right side for a 16 yard touchdown.

  9. UVA
    Q3TD
    JSJason Snelling

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-42

    Jason Snelling (UVA) rushed up the middle for a 5 yard touchdown.

  10. UNC
    Q4TD
    CSChad Scott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-42

    Chad Scott (UNC) rushed right side for a 1 yard touchdown.

  11. UVA
    Q4TD
    APAlvin Pearman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-48

    Alvin Pearman (UVA) rushed right side for a 1 yard touchdown.

  12. UNC
    Q4TD
    CSChad Scott ()

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-48

    Matt Baker (UNC) pass right side complete to Chad Scott (UNC) for a 52 yard touchdown.

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

  • Matt Baker (153) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.78 EPA/play +15.99 EPA
  • Marques Hagans (258) — 0.0 yds · +1.20 EPA/play +14.44 EPA
  • Darian Durant (153) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.88 EPA/play +11.39 EPA

Rushing

  • Ronnie McGill (153) — 0.0 yds -0.57 EPA
  • Michael Johnson (258) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.32 EPA
  • Wali Lundy (258) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.38 EPA

Receiving

  • Derrele Mitchell () (153) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +2.44 EPA
  • Michael McGrew () (258) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.69 EPA
  • Daunte Fields () (153) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +2.07 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Matt Baker153911.1%01+1.78+15.99
Marques Hagans258120.0%00+1.20+14.44
Darian Durant153137.7%01+0.88+11.39
Emmanuel Byers25810.0%00+1.44+1.44
Christian Olsen25820.0%00+0.05+0.11
Kevin McCabe25810.0%00-0.52-0.52

Team EPA comparison

StatUNCUVA
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q125820+0.87Ended
Q1153100-2.62Ended
Q125880+4.38Rush TD
Q115330-1.92Ended
Q125870+3.91Rush TD
Q215310-2.47Ended
Q2258110+5.13Rush TD
Q215380+3.01Pass TD
Q225800Touchdown
Q215390+6.16Ended
Q225890+1.32Rush TD
Q315320-0.59Interception
Q325840+2.18Rush TD
Q315310-1.41Ended
Q325850+3.35Rush TD
Q315360+4.58Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Matt Baker (UNC) pass right side complete to Chad Scott (UNC) for a 52 yard touchdown. (+7.24 EPA)
  2. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Ronnie McGill (UNC) rushed up the middle for no gain; turnover on downs. (-5.56 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Kickoff returned by Marquis Weeks (UVA) for a 100 yard touchdown. (+5.35 EPA)
  4. Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Darian Durant (UNC) pass left side complete to Derrele Mitchell (UNC) for 52 yards. (+5.34 EPA)
  5. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Tar Heels fumble by Daunte Fields (UNC), recovered by Jermaine Dias (UVA), 12 yard return. (-4.95 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Marques Hagans (UVA) pass across the middle complete to Alvin Pearman (UVA) for 45 yards. (+4.63 EPA)
  7. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Matt Baker (UNC) pass across the middle complete to Daunte Fields (UNC) for 46 yards. (+4.54 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Michael Johnson (UVA) rushed right side for 16 yards. (-4.28 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Virginia Cavaliers controlled the final (56–24) in Week 3.
  • Passing edge: Matt Baker (153) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: UNC at EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of North Carolina Tar Heels vs Virginia Cavaliers?

North Carolina Tar Heels 24, Virginia Cavaliers 56 in Week 3 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs Virginia Cavaliers?

Virginia Cavaliers won with a final score of 24–56.

Where can I find the North Carolina Tar Heels vs Virginia Cavaliers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242550258.

Who led North Carolina Tar Heels vs Virginia Cavaliers in passing?

Matt Baker (153) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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Season records after this game

North Carolina Tar Heels

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

Virginia Cavaliers

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W