North Carolina Tar Heels 20–17 Virginia Tech Hokies: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2009

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 20–17 in Week 9, 2009. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 20, Virginia Tech Hokies 17.

Game summary

North Carolina Tar Heels edged Virginia Tech Hokies 20–17 in Week 9 of the 2009 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Erik Highsmith (153.0) — 0.0 pass yds, -0.62 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Ryan Williams — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Zack Pianal — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	0	0	0	0	20
Virginia Tech Hokies	0	0	0	0	17

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

+3OPP 19

VTVirginia Tech Hokies

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

153.0
Q2TD
JBJheranie Boyd
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
T.J. Yates pass complete to Jheranie Boyd for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
153.0
Q3TD
GLGreg Little
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
T.J. Yates pass complete to Greg Little for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
259.0
Q3TD
TTTyrod Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Tyrod Taylor rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
153.0
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
0-0
Casey Barth 21 yard field goal GOOD.
153.0
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 2
Score
0-0
Casey Barth 19 yard field goal GOOD.
259.0
Q4TD
TTTyrod Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Tyrod Taylor rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
259.0
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
0-0
Matt Waldron 36 yard field goal GOOD.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Erik Highsmith (153.0) — 0.0 yds · -0.62 EPA/play -0.62 EPA
T.J. Yates (153.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.12 EPA/play -3.12 EPA
Tyrod Taylor (259.0) — 0.0 yds · -0.28 EPA/play -6.53 EPA

Rushing

Ryan Williams (259.0) — 0.0 yds -0.55 EPA
Ryan Houston (153.0) — 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA
Shaun Draughn (153.0) — 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA

Receiving

Zack Pianal (153.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA
Dyrell Roberts (259.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.95 EPA
Greg Little (153.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +2.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Erik Highsmith	153.0	1	0.0%	0	-0.62	-0.62
T.J. Yates	153.0	26	7.7%	2	-0.12	-3.12
Tyrod Taylor	259.0	23	0.0%	0	-0.28	-6.53

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UNC	VT
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	EPA	Result
Q1	153.0	7	-0.07	Ended
Q1	259.0	3	-3.04	Punt
Q1	153.0	3	-2.80	Punt
Q1	259.0	4	-5.43	Ended
Q1	153.0	3	-3.11	Punt
Q1	259.0	6	-1.96	Punt
Q1	153.0	3	-2.89	Punt
Q1	259.0	2	-6.02	Fumble
Q2	153.0	1	+1.53	Ended
Q2	259.0	7	-0.25	Ended
Q2	153.0	1	+3.62	Pass TD
Q2	153.0	9	+4.99	Ended
Q2	259.0	3	-4.40	Punt
Q2	153.0	6	-1.76	Punt
Q2	259.0	3	-2.16	Punt
Q2	153.0	1	-3.67	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · 153.0 · T.J. Yates pass intercepted by Rashad Carmichael at the NCaro 10, returned for 5 yards to the NCaro 5. (-7.19 EPA)
Q4 · 259.0 · Ryan Williams rush, fumbled, recovered by NCaro Deunta Williams at the VTech 30, Deunta Williams for 6 yards, to the VTech 24. (-4.54 EPA)
Q1 · 259.0 · Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Jarrett Boykin for 20 yards, fumbled, recovered by NCaro at the NCaro 27. (-4.54 EPA)
Q4 · 153.0 · T.J. Yates pass complete to Greg Little for 19 yards to the VTech 17 for a 1ST down. (+4.1 EPA)
Q2 · 153.0 · T.J. Yates pass complete to Anthony Elzy for a loss of 1 yard to the VTech 30. (-3.67 EPA)
Q2 · 153.0 · T.J. Yates pass complete to Jheranie Boyd for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.62 EPA)
Q3 · 259.0 · Ryan Williams rush for no gain to the NCaro 1. (-3.53 EPA)
Q3 · 259.0 · Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Dyrell Roberts for 22 yards to the VTech 33 for a 1ST down. (+3.44 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (20–17) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Erik Highsmith (153.0) — yds.
EPA edge: UNC at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

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

North Carolina Tar Heels 20, Virginia Tech Hokies 17 in Week 9 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 20–17.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=293020259.

Who led North Carolina Tar Heels vs Virginia Tech Hokies in passing?

Erik Highsmith (153.0) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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