Virginia Cavaliers vs. North Carolina Tar Heels: 2021 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Virginia Cavaliers 59–39 in Week 3, 2021. Final score: Virginia Cavaliers 39, North Carolina Tar Heels 59.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Cavaliers	6	18	3	6	39
North Carolina Tar Heels	18	3	18	12	59

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Brennan Armstrong (258) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.98 EPA/play +49.06 EPA
• Sam Howell (153) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +7.13 EPA
• Dontayvion Wicks (258) — 0.0 yds · -0.94 EPA/play -0.94 EPA

Rushing

• Ty Chandler (153) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.36 EPA
• Sam Howell (153) — 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA
• Caleb Hood (153) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.47 EPA

Receiving

• Billy Kemp IV (258) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.58 EPA
• Josh Downs (153) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.28 EPA
• Jelani Woods (258) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.63 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brennan Armstrong	258	50	76.0%	0	4	+0.98	+49.06
Sam Howell	153	22	63.6%	0	5	+0.32	+7.13
Dontayvion Wicks	258	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.94	-0.94
Keytaon Thompson	258	2	50.0%	0	0	-0.78	-1.57

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	1	0	+4.46	Pass TD
Q1	258	4	0	+2.42	Rush TD
Q1	153	1	0	+2.85	Pass TD
Q1	258	10	0	-0.24	Fumble
Q1	153	3	0	+6.62	Pass TD
Q1	258	4	0	+3.85	Punt
Q1	153	3	0	+0.84	Ended
Q1	258	5	0	+0.45	Ended
Q2	153	1	0	-0.02	Ended
Q2	258	1	0	+4.55	Pass TD
Q2	258	1	0	+0.23	Ended
Q2	258	4	0	+2.79	Ended
Q2	153	2	0	-1.02	Ended
Q2	258	1	0	+0.88	Pass TD
Q2	153	5	0	-7.86	Interception
Q2	258	7	0	+4.57	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass intercepted (-8.72 EPA)
2. Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Brennan Armstrong run for 6 yds to the NCaro 18 (-6.69 EPA)
3. Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Brennan Armstrong pass complete to Dontayvion Wicks for 49 yds to the NCaro 19 for a 1ST down (+4.78 EPA)
4. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Ty Chandler run for 1 yd to the Virg 5 (-4.59 EPA)
5. Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Brennan Armstrong pass complete to Billy Kemp IV for 21 yds for a TD, (Justin Duenkel KICK) (+4.55 EPA)
6. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Khafre Brown for 75 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (+4.46 EPA)
7. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Josh Downs for 59 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (+4.39 EPA)
8. Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Brennan Armstrong pass complete to Billy Kemp IV for 32 yds to the NCaro 40 for a 1ST down (+4.31 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (59–39) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Brennan Armstrong (258) — yds, 4 TD.
• 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 39, North Carolina Tar Heels 59 in Week 3 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Virginia Cavaliers vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 39–59.

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=401282631.

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

Brennan Armstrong (258) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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