Virginia Cavaliers vs. North Carolina Tar Heels: 2015 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Virginia Cavaliers 26–13 in Week 8, 2015. Final score: Virginia Cavaliers 13, North Carolina Tar Heels 26.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Cavaliers	9	3	0	0	13
North Carolina Tar Heels	6	6	3	9	26

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Marquise Williams (153) — 0.0 yds · +0.08 EPA/play +2.10 EPA
• Matt Johns (258) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.52 EPA/play -15.99 EPA

Rushing

• Taquan Mizzell (258) — 0.0 yds -0.23 EPA
• Elijah Hood (153) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.04 EPA
• Marquise Williams (153) — 0.0 yds +0.50 EPA

Receiving

• Taquan Mizzell (258) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.44 EPA
• Ryan Switzer (153) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.41 EPA
• Quinshad Davis (153) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.21 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Marquise Williams	153	27	70.4%	0	0	+0.08	+2.10
Matt Johns	258	31	54.8%	0	1	-0.52	-15.99

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UVA	UNC
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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	153	4	0	+0.16	Ended
Q1	258	1	0	+1.04	Pass TD
Q1	153	1	0	+2.09	Rush TD
Q1	258	5	0	+5.19	Field goal
Q1	153	6	0	+4.14	Ended
Q1	153	10	0	-2.37	Fumble
Q1	258	6	0	-2.61	Field goal
Q2	153	1	0	+0.82	Ended
Q2	258	11	0	-0.70	Ended
Q2	153	3	0	-1.95	Rush TD
Q2	258	4	0	-0.22	Punt
Q2	153	7	0	+5.52	Ended
Q2	258	7	0	-0.62	Punt
Q2	153	13	0	+2.33	Field goal
Q3	258	6	0	-1.66	Punt
Q3	153	5	0	+3.06	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Olamide Zaccheaus run for 13 yds to the NCaro 38 for a 1ST down NORTH CAROLINA Penalty, face mask (15 yards) (Sam Smiley) to the NCaro 47 for a 1ST down (+5.78 EPA)
2. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Matt Johns sacked by Mikey Bart for a loss of 8 yards to the NCaro 44 Matt Johns fumbled, recovered by NCaro Robert Dinkins , return for 0 yards (-5.53 EPA)
3. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Matt Johns pass intercepted Malik Simmons return for 5 yds to the 50 yard line (-4.34 EPA)
4. Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Daniel Hamm run for 53 yds to the NCaro 18 for a 1ST down (+4.06 EPA)
5. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · NORTH CAROLINA Penalty, unsportsmanlike conduct (Robert Dinkins) to the Virg 45 for a 1ST down (+3.9 EPA)
6. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Matt Johns pass intercepted, touchback. Shakeel Rashad return for no gain (-3.87 EPA)
7. Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Taquan Mizzell run for 1 yd to the NCaro 17 (-3.85 EPA)
8. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Marquise Williams pass complete to Mack Hollins for 14 yds Mack Hollins fumbled, forced by Demetrious Nicholson, recovered by Virg Micah Kiser , return for 21 yds to the Virg 49 (-3.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (26–13) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Marquise Williams (153) — yds.
• 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 13, North Carolina Tar Heels 26 in Week 8 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Virginia Cavaliers vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 13–26.

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=400756963.

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

Marquise Williams (153) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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