North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Virginia Cavaliers: 2016 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Virginia Cavaliers 35–14 in Week 8, 2016. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 35, Virginia Cavaliers 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	6	6	12	6	35
Virginia Cavaliers	0	6	0	6	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Mitch Trubisky (153) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +10.44 EPA
• Matt Johns (258) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +4.12 EPA/play +4.12 EPA
• Kurt Benkert (258) — 0.0 yds · -0.07 EPA/play -2.13 EPA

Rushing

• Taquan Mizzell (258) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.37 EPA
• Elijah Hood (153) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA
• Albert Reid (258) — 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA

Receiving

• Taquan Mizzell (258) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• Ryan Switzer (153) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds -0.21 EPA
• Keeon Johnson (258) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.11 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mitch Trubisky	153	32	71.9%	0	3	+0.33	+10.44
Matt Johns	258	1	100.0%	0	1	+4.12	+4.12
Kurt Benkert	258	31	61.3%	0	0	-0.07	-2.13
Connor Brewer	258	13	15.4%	0	0	-0.71	-9.18

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UNC	UVA
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	258	3	0	+0.97	Ended
Q1	153	5	0	+1.34	Rush TD
Q1	258	3	0	-2.20	Punt
Q1	153	6	0	-1.46	Fumble
Q1	258	3	0	-1.61	Punt
Q1	153	5	0	+0.88	Punt
Q1	258	3	0	-1.47	Punt
Q1	153	3	0	-1.83	Punt
Q1	258	5	0	-1.54	Punt
Q2	258	2	0	0.00	Ended
Q2	153	3	0	-0.50	Punt
Q2	258	5	0	-1.10	Missed FG
Q2	153	1	0	+4.42	Pass TD
Q2	153	7	0	+2.01	Ended
Q2	258	1	0	+4.12	Pass TD
Q2	258	12	0	+2.37	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · VIRGINIA Penalty, Defensive Offside (2 Yards) to the Virg 1 (-8.54 EPA)
2. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Mitch Trubisky pass complete to Ryan Switzer for 2 yds Ryan Switzer fumbled, forced by Micah Kiser, recovered by Virg Micah Kiser (-4.75 EPA)
3. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Brewer, Connor pass incomplete to Mizzell, Taquan, PENALTY UNC pass interference 15 yards to the UNC12, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN VIRGINIA. (+4.63 EPA)
4. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · T.J. Logan run for 13 yds to the Virg 1 T.J. Logan fumbled, forced by Juan Thornhill, recovered by Virg Bryce Hall (-4.43 EPA)
5. Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Bug Howard 40 Yd pass from Mitch Trubisky (Nick Weiler Kick) (+4.42 EPA)
6. Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Evan Butts 11 Yd pass from Matt Johns (Sam Hayward Kick) (+4.12 EPA)
7. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Mitch Trubisky pass complete to Bug Howard for 18 yds to the Virg 16 for a 1ST down (+3.61 EPA)
8. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Mitch Trubisky pass complete to Jordan Cunningham for 22 yds to the Virg 4 for a 1ST down (+3.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (35–14) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Mitch Trubisky (153) — yds, 3 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 35, Virginia Cavaliers 14 in Week 8 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs Virginia Cavaliers?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 35–14.

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=400869470.

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

Mitch Trubisky (153) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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