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Virginia Cavaliers vs. North Carolina Tar Heels: 2005 Week 8 Recap

Heels defeat Cavaliers 7–5 in Week 8

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Virginia Cavaliers vs. North Carolina Tar Heels (Week 8).

Virginia Cavaliers 5 4-3
Final 5–7
North Carolina Tar Heels 7 3-3 Winner
Winner
North Carolina Tar Heels
Final score
5–7
Top passer
Matt Baker

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Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Virginia Cavaliers 7–5 in Week 8, 2005. Final score: Virginia Cavaliers 5, North Carolina Tar Heels 7.

Game summary

North Carolina Tar Heels edged Virginia Cavaliers 7–5 in Week 8 of the 2005 season.

  • Scoring: 1 touchdown, 1 field goal across 3 plays.
  • Passing leader: Matt Baker (153.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, -0.49 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Ronnie McGill — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Deyon Williams — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Virginia Cavaliers00005
North Carolina Tar Heels00007

Scoring Map

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

UVAVirginia Cavaliers
UNCNorth Carolina Tar Heels

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Scoring timeline

3 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. 153.0
    Q1TD
    RCRikki Cook

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Matt Baker pass complete to Rikki Cook for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  2. 153.0
    Q2Safety

    Points+2

    Yard line
    Own EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Team rush for a loss of 6 yards for a SAFETY.

  3. 258.0
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 20
    Score
    0-0

    Connor Hughes 37 yard field goal GOOD.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Matt Baker (153.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.49 EPA/play -11.79 EPA
  • Marques Hagans (258.0) — 0.0 yds · -0.47 EPA/play -13.21 EPA

Rushing

  • Ronnie McGill (153.0) — 0.0 yds -0.06 EPA
  • Wali Lundy (258.0) — 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA
  • Barrington Edwards (153.0) — 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA

Receiving

  • Deyon Williams (258.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.60 EPA
  • Jesse Holley (153.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.98 EPA
  • Jonathan Stupar (258.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.48 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Matt Baker153.0244.2%01-0.49-11.79
Marques Hagans258.0280.0%00-0.47-13.21

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1258.010+0.18Ended
Q1153.0120+3.63Pass TD
Q1258.020-2.89Punt
Q1153.010-3.54Ended
Q1258.010+0.70Ended
Q1153.060-0.16Ended
Q1258.030-2.77Ended
Q1153.030-2.22Punt
Q1258.040-2.81Punt
Q2153.050-0.83Punt
Q2258.090-0.51Missed FG
Q2153.030-1.78Safety
Q2258.070-1.29Punt
Q2153.050-3.27Interception
Q2258.0110+0.87Punt
Q3153.040-1.56Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · 153.0 · Matt Baker pass incomplete to Mike Mason. (-3.54 EPA)
  2. Q2 · 153.0 · Matt Baker pass intercepted by Mark Miller at the UVa 35, returned for a loss of 1 yard to the UVa 34. (-3.38 EPA)
  3. Q3 · 153.0 · Conner Barth 47 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.11 EPA)
  4. Q3 · 153.0 · Matt Baker sacked by Kai Parham and Andrew Dewey at the UNC 30 for a loss of 7 yards. (-3.04 EPA)
  5. Q4 · 153.0 · Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the UNC 3. (-2.94 EPA)
  6. Q2 · 258.0 · Connor Hughes 32 yard field goal MISSED. (-2.92 EPA)
  7. Q4 · 258.0 · Marques Hagans pass intercepted by Cedric Holt at the UNC 27, returned for a loss of 6 yards to the UNC 21. (-2.57 EPA)
  8. Q3 · 258.0 · Marques Hagans pass complete to Jonathan Stupar for 12 yards to the UVa 37 for a 1ST down. (+2.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (7–5) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Matt Baker (153.0) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: UVA 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 Virginia Cavaliers vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

Virginia Cavaliers 5, North Carolina Tar Heels 7 in Week 8 of the 2005 college football season.

Who won Virginia Cavaliers vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 5–7.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=252950153.

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

Matt Baker (153.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Virginia Cavaliers at North Carolina Tar Heels in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Virginia Cavaliers

Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L

North Carolina Tar Heels

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W