North Carolina Tar Heels 31–28 Virginia Cavaliers: Final Score & Recap | Week 10, 2022

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Virginia Cavaliers 31–28 in Week 10, 2022. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 31, Virginia Cavaliers 28.

Game summary

North Carolina Tar Heels edged Virginia Cavaliers 31–28 in Week 10 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 272.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.36 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Elijah Green — 91.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Josh Downs — 15 rec, 166.0 yds.
EPA edge: Virginia (+0.241/play) vs North Carolina (+0.230/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	3	6	12	6	31
Virginia Cavaliers	6	6	6	6	28

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

+3OPP 18

UVAVirginia Cavaliers

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Virginia
Q1TD
BABrennan Armstrong
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Brennan Armstrong rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 35 yards
North Carolina
Q2TD
DMDrake Maye
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Drake Maye rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Virginia
Q2TD
XBXavier Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Xavier Brown rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q3TD
EGElijah Green
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Elijah Green rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Virginia
Q3TD
RWRonnie Walker Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Ronnie Walker Jr. rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q3TD
JDJosh Downs
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
Drake Maye pass to Josh Downs for a touchdown (19 yards)
North Carolina
Q4TD
EGElijah Green
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-18
Drake Maye pass to Elijah Green for a touchdown (22 yards)
Virginia
Q4TD
BABrennan Armstrong
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-24
Brennan Armstrong rushes 8 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 272.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +14.83 EPA
Brennan Armstrong (Virginia) — 240.0 yds · +0.21 EPA/play +7.60 EPA

Rushing

Elijah Green (North Carolina) — 91.0 yds · 1 TD -0.05 EPA
Mike Hollins (Virginia) — 75.0 yds -0.01 EPA
Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 95.0 yds · 1 TD +0.34 EPA

Receiving

Josh Downs (North Carolina) — 15 rec · 166.0 yds +0.95 EPA
Sackett Wood Jr. (Virginia) — 6 rec · 94.0 yds +1.11 EPA
Sean Wilson (Virginia) — 5 rec · 61.0 yds +0.72 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Drake Maye	North Carolina	41	63.4%	272	2	+0.36	+14.83
Brennan Armstrong	Virginia	36	47.2%	240	0	+0.21	+7.60

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Carolina	Virginia
Plays	77	74
EPA / play	+0.230	+0.241
Total EPA	+17.67	+17.82
Success rate	50.6%	48.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.362	+0.211
Rush EPA / play	+0.079	+0.269
Yards	459	433

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Virginia	9	65	+5.25	Rush TD
Q1	North Carolina	10	63	+2.30	Field goal
Q1	Virginia	6	41	-1.42	Interception
Q1	North Carolina	6	29	-1.09	Punt
Q1	Virginia	10	48	+0.39	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	13	80	+5.84	Rush TD
Q2	Virginia	13	70	+5.50	Rush TD
Q2	North Carolina	3	0	-0.84	Punt
Q2	Virginia	6	19	-0.26	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	2	23	-0.09	Ended
Q3	North Carolina	8	75	+6.43	Rush TD
Q3	Virginia	10	75	+6.26	Rush TD
Q3	North Carolina	8	71	+5.82	Pass TD
Q3	Virginia	5	13	-2.63	Punt
Q3	North Carolina	11	80	+6.07	Pass TD
Q4	Virginia	3	14	-0.52	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Penalty (1st & 0) (-4.06 EPA)
Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Brennan Armstrong pass intercepted (-4.06 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Josh Downs for a touchdown (19 yards) (+3.76 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Brennan Armstrong pass to Sean Wilson for 15 yards (3rd & 15) (+3.1 EPA)
Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Brennan Armstrong pass to Sackett Wood Jr. for 11 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.08 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Josh Downs for 32 yards (2nd & 10) (+2.85 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to J.J. Jones for 14 yards (3rd & 5) (+2.78 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Brennan Armstrong pass to Sackett Wood Jr. for 33 yards (1st & 10) (+2.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (31–28) in Week 10.
Passing edge: Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 272.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Virginia at 0.241 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 31, Virginia Cavaliers 28 in Week 10 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs Virginia Cavaliers?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 31–28.

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=401411156.

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

Drake Maye (North Carolina) led passers with 272.0 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.