North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Virginia Cavaliers: 2020 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Virginia Cavaliers defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 44–41 in Week 9, 2020. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 41, Virginia Cavaliers 44.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	9	9	6	12	41
Virginia Cavaliers	12	12	12	3	44

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sam Howell (153) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.71 EPA/play +23.46 EPA
• Brennan Armstrong (258) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +7.95 EPA

Rushing

• Brennan Armstrong (258) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.33 EPA
• Javonte Williams (153) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA
• Keytaon Thompson (258) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.28 EPA

Receiving

• Dyami Brown (153) — 11 rec · 0.0 yds +1.63 EPA
• Billy Kemp IV (258) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.31 EPA
• Terrell Jana (258) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.71 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sam Howell	153	33	69.7%	0	4	+0.71	+23.46
Brennan Armstrong	258	22	54.5%	0	3	+0.36	+7.95

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	1	0	+5.68	Pass TD
Q1	153	11	0	+1.04	Field goal
Q1	258	1	0	-0.03	Ended
Q1	153	1	0	-1.74	Ended
Q1	258	1	0	+1.61	Rush TD
Q1	153	6	0	+5.72	Pass TD
Q1	258	9	0	+4.21	Ended
Q1	153	3	0	-0.86	Ended
Q2	258	1	0	+0.86	Rush TD
Q2	153	5	0	+0.50	Ended
Q2	258	5	0	+1.68	Ended
Q2	258	4	0	+4.37	Pass TD
Q2	153	6	0	+4.62	Pass TD
Q2	258	7	0	+1.71	Ended
Q2	153	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	258	3	0	-2.47	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Brennan Armstrong run for no gain to the NCaro 2 (-6.16 EPA)
2. Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Khafre Brown for 76 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (+5.9 EPA)
3. Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Brennan Armstrong pass complete to Shane Simpson for 71 yds for a TD, (Brian Delaney KICK) (+5.68 EPA)
4. Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Brennan Armstrong pass intercepted Jeremiah Gemmel return for no gain to the Virg 48 (-5.43 EPA)
5. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell sacked by Charles Snowden for a loss of 9 yards to the NCaro 30 Sam Howell fumbled, recovered by Virg Mandy Alonso , return for 0 yards (-4.87 EPA)
6. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Dyami Brown for 54 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (+4.35 EPA)
7. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Dazz Newsome for 30 yds to the Virg 16 for a 1ST down (+4.24 EPA)
8. Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Nash Griffin punt for 33 yds , Rontavius Groves returns for no gain to the NCaro 20 Rontavius Groves fumbled, recovered by Virg Tucker Finkelston (+4.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Virginia Cavaliers controlled the final (44–41) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Sam Howell (153) — yds, 4 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 41, Virginia Cavaliers 44 in Week 9 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs Virginia Cavaliers?

Virginia Cavaliers won with a final score of 41–44.

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=401234628.

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

Sam Howell (153) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 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.