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North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Virginia Cavaliers: 2018 Week 9 Recap

Cavaliers defeat Heels 31–21 in Week 9

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Virginia Cavaliers (Week 9).

North Carolina Tar Heels 21 1-6
Final 21–31
Virginia Cavaliers 31 7-2 Winner
Winner
Virginia Cavaliers
Final score
21–31
Halftime
North Carolina Tar Heels 12–15 Virginia Cavaliers
Top passer
Nathan Elliott

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Quick answer

Virginia Cavaliers defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 31–21 in Week 9, 2018. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 21, Virginia Cavaliers 31.

Game summary

Virginia Cavaliers beat North Carolina Tar Heels 31–21 in Week 9 of the 2018 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: Nathan Elliott (153) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.15 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Bryce Perkins — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Olamide Zaccheaus — 10 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
North Carolina Tar Heels660621
Virginia Cavaliers1236631

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

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. UVA
    Q1TD
    JRJoe Reed

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Bryce Perkins pass complete to Joe Reed for 27 yds for a TD, (Brian Delaney KICK)

  2. UNC
    Q1TD
    DNDazz Newsome

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Nathan Elliott pass complete to Dazz Newsome for 30 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK)

  3. UVA
    Q1TD
    BPBryce Perkins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Bryce Perkins run for 10 yds for a TD, (Brian Delaney KICK)

  4. UNC
    Q2TD
    CTCarl Tucker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    Nathan Elliott pass complete to Carl Tucker for 16 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK)

  5. UVA
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    12-15

    Brian Delaney 37 yd FG GOOD

  6. UVA
    Q3TD
    HDHasise Dubois

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-21

    Bryce Perkins pass complete to Hasise Dubois for 33 yds for a TD, (Brian Delaney KICK)

  7. UNC
    Q4TD
    MCMichael Carter

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-21

    Michael Carter run for 1 yd for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK)

  8. UVA
    Q4TD
    EBEvan Butts

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-27

    Bryce Perkins pass complete to Evan Butts for 16 yds for a TD, (Brian Delaney KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Nathan Elliott (153) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +5.39 EPA
  • Bryce Perkins (258) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +2.68 EPA

Rushing

  • Bryce Perkins (258) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.21 EPA
  • Jordan Ellis (258) — 0.0 yds -0.26 EPA
  • Michael Carter (153) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.38 EPA

Receiving

  • Olamide Zaccheaus (258) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +0.53 EPA
  • Anthony Ratliff-Williams (153) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.47 EPA
  • Dazz Newsome (153) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.76 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Nathan Elliott1533759.5%02+0.15+5.39
Bryce Perkins2582962.1%03+0.09+2.68

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
Q125810+2.09Pass TD
Q115330+2.74Pass TD
Q125860+5.70Rush TD
Q1153100+3.57Ended
Q1258160-0.51Ended
Q215340+0.45Pass TD
Q225830-2.44Field goal
Q215370+4.15Ended
Q225880-1.24Ended
Q215330-2.46Punt
Q225810-2.83Interception
Q215310-0.66Punt
Q325820+0.72Ended
Q315340-3.13Fumble
Q325870-2.75Ended
Q315330-2.78Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Bryce Perkins run for 4 yds to the NCaro 10 (-4.7 EPA)
  2. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Nathan Elliott pass complete to Antonio Williams for 43 yds to the Virg 47 for a 1ST down (+4.55 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Bryce Perkins pass complete to Hasise Dubois for 33 yds for a TD, (Brian Delaney KICK) (+4.14 EPA)
  4. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Nathan Elliott sacked by Chris Peace for a loss of 6 yards to the NCaro 35 Nathan Elliott fumbled, recovered by Virg Bryce Hall , return for 0 yards (-3.96 EPA)
  5. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Nathan Elliott pass complete to Dazz Newsome for 30 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK) (+3.5 EPA)
  6. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Nathan Elliott pass complete to Jake Bargas for 6 yds to the Virg 30 for a 1ST down (+3.29 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Jordan Ellis run for 1 yd to the NCaro 16 (-2.98 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Bryce Perkins pass intercepted Myles Dorn return for no gain to the NCaro 16 (-2.83 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Virginia Cavaliers controlled the final (31–21) in Week 9.
  • Passing edge: Nathan Elliott (153) — yds, 2 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 21, Virginia Cavaliers 31 in Week 9 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs Virginia Cavaliers?

Virginia Cavaliers won with a final score of 21–31.

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=401013158.

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

Nathan Elliott (153) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 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.

Season records after this game

North Carolina Tar Heels

Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L

Virginia Cavaliers

Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W