Virginia Cavaliers 31–27 North Carolina Tar Heels: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2023

Quick answer

Virginia Cavaliers defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 31–27 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Virginia Cavaliers 31, North Carolina Tar Heels 27.

Game summary

Virginia Cavaliers edged North Carolina Tar Heels 31–27 in Week 8 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Tony Muskett (Virginia) — 219.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.19 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Omarion Hampton — 112.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Devontez Walker — 11 rec, 146.0 yds.
EPA edge: Virginia (+0.088/play) vs North Carolina (+0.045/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Cavaliers	12	0	9	6	31
North Carolina Tar Heels	6	9	6	3	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

UVAVirginia Cavaliers

+3OPP 26

+3OPP 28

+3OPP 10

UNCNorth Carolina Tar Heels

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Virginia
Q1TD
MHMike Hollins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Mike Hollins rushes 11 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q1TD
DWDevontez Walker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Drake Maye pass to Devontez Walker for a touchdown (25 yards)
Virginia
Q1TD
MHMike Hollins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Mike Hollins rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q2TD
BNBryson Nesbit
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Drake Maye pass to Bryson Nesbit for a touchdown (62 yards)
North Carolina
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
12-15
Field goal good from 43 yards
North Carolina
Q3TD
DMDrake Maye
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Drake Maye rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Virginia
Q3TD
MHMike Hollins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
Mike Hollins rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Virginia
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
21-21
Field goal good from 45 yards
North Carolina
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
21-24
Field goal good from 27 yards
Virginia
Q4TD
MWMalik Washington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-24
Tony Muskett pass to Malik Washington for a touchdown (14 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Tony Muskett (Virginia) — 219.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +5.79 EPA
Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 371.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.06 EPA/play -3.15 EPA

Rushing

Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) — 112.0 yds +0.23 EPA
Mike Hollins (Virginia) — 68.0 yds · 3 TD +0.06 EPA
Perris Jones (Virginia) — 65.0 yds +0.21 EPA

Receiving

Devontez Walker (North Carolina) — 11 rec · 146.0 yds +0.04 EPA
Malik Washington (Virginia) — 12 rec · 130.0 yds +0.81 EPA
Nate McCollum (North Carolina) — 2 rec · 13.0 yds -0.68 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tony Muskett	Virginia	31	64.5%	219	1	+0.19	+5.79
Drake Maye	North Carolina	50	50.0%	371	2	-0.06	-3.15

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Virginia	North Carolina
Plays	82	77
EPA / play	+0.088	+0.045
Total EPA	+7.24	+3.46
Success rate	43.9%	45.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.187	-0.063
Rush EPA / play	+0.028	+0.245
Yards	458	520

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Carolina	5	11	-2.00	Punt
Q1	Virginia	7	51	+4.12	Rush TD
Q1	North Carolina	8	75	+6.51	Pass TD
Q1	Virginia	5	31	-0.06	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	3	34	+3.09	Punt
Q1	Virginia	7	46	+3.60	Rush TD
Q1	North Carolina	5	5	-4.90	Punt
Q1	Virginia	3	8	-1.70	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	3	79	+6.53	Pass TD
Q2	Virginia	5	18	-1.17	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	10	43	-2.56	Ended
Q2	Virginia	9	41	-2.71	Interception
Q2	North Carolina	3	7	-0.93	Punt
Q2	Virginia	3	7	-0.70	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	6	49	-1.12	Field goal
Q3	Virginia	8	35	-3.05	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Bryson Nesbit for a touchdown (62 yards) (+5.42 EPA)
Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Tony Muskett pass intercepted (-4.63 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye completion for 31 yards (3rd & 7) (+4.44 EPA)
Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Fumble (-4.15 EPA)
Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Tony Muskett pass to Malik Washington for 23 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.68 EPA)
Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Tony Muskett pass to Sackett Wood Jr. for 22 yards (4th & 2) (+3.65 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Devontez Walker for a touchdown (25 yards) (+3.31 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Tony Muskett rushes for 1 yard (4th & 2) (-2.94 EPA)

Key takeaways

Virginia Cavaliers controlled the final (31–27) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Tony Muskett (Virginia) — 219.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Virginia at 0.088 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 31, North Carolina Tar Heels 27 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Virginia Cavaliers vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

Virginia Cavaliers won with a final score of 31–27.

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=401525531.

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

Tony Muskett (Virginia) led passers with 219.0 yards and 1 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.