North Carolina Tar Heels 41–14 Virginia Cavaliers: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2024

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Virginia Cavaliers 41–14 in Week 9, 2024. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 41, Virginia Cavaliers 14.

Game summary

North Carolina Tar Heels rolled past Virginia Cavaliers 41–14 in Week 9 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Jacolby Criswell (North Carolina) — 308.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.55 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Omarion Hampton — 105.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: J.J. Jones — 5 rec, 129.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Carolina (+0.298/play) vs Virginia (-0.134/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	6	15	6	3	41
Virginia Cavaliers	3	3	6	6	14

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 13

+3OPP 10

OPP EZ

UVAVirginia Cavaliers

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Virginia
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 30 yards
North Carolina
Q1TD
JJJ.J. Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Jacolby Criswell pass to J.J. Jones for a touchdown (37 yards)
North Carolina
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
9-3
Field goal good from 30 yards
Virginia
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
9-6
Field goal good from 27 yards
North Carolina
Q2TD
OHOmarion Hampton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Omarion Hampton rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q2TD
JJJ.J. Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-6
Jacolby Criswell pass to J.J. Jones for a touchdown (31 yards)
North Carolina
Q3TD
OHOmarion Hampton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-6
Omarion Hampton rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
Virginia
Q3TD
ACAnthony Colandrea
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-12
Anthony Colandrea — Interception returned for a touchdown
Virginia
Q4TD
JWJR Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-18
Tony Muskett pass to JR Wilson for a touchdown (68 yards)
North Carolina
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
30-18
Field goal good from 25 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jacolby Criswell (North Carolina) — 308.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.55 EPA/play +16.39 EPA
Tony Muskett (Virginia) — 116.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.55 EPA/play +7.68 EPA
Anthony Colandrea (Virginia) — 189.0 yds · -0.46 EPA/play -17.57 EPA

Rushing

Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) — 105.0 yds · 2 TD +0.16 EPA
Kobe Pace (Virginia) — 26.0 yds -0.20 EPA
Davion Gause (North Carolina) — 22.0 yds -0.44 EPA

Receiving

J.J. Jones (North Carolina) — 5 rec · 129.0 yds +2.07 EPA
Malachi Fields (Virginia) — 3 rec · 48.0 yds -0.05 EPA
Tyler Neville (Virginia) — 4 rec · 32.0 yds +0.50 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jacolby Criswell	North Carolina	30	63.3%	308	2	+0.55	+16.39
Tony Muskett	Virginia	14	57.1%	116	1	+0.55	+7.68
Anthony Colandrea	Virginia	38	44.7%	189	0	-0.46	-17.57

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Carolina	Virginia
Plays	69	71
EPA / play	+0.298	-0.134
Total EPA	+20.59	-9.54
Success rate	42.0%	38.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.546	-0.190
Rush EPA / play	+0.108	+0.018
Yards	468	407

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Carolina	3	8	-1.33	Punt
Q1	Virginia	11	53	-0.33	Field goal
Q1	North Carolina	9	85	+7.38	Pass TD
Q1	Virginia	3	-13	-4.21	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	6	27	+1.00	Punt
Q1	Virginia	5	22	-0.38	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	10	57	+0.72	Field goal
Q2	Virginia	10	55	-0.77	Field goal
Q2	North Carolina	7	75	+6.03	Rush TD
Q2	Virginia	3	-11	-1.02	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	7	55	+5.48	Pass TD
Q2	Virginia	1	-5	0.00	Ended
Q3	Virginia	3	3	-4.15	Interception
Q3	North Carolina	4	33	+2.47	Rush TD
Q3	Virginia	3	11	-1.21	Punt
Q3	North Carolina	8	62	+1.91	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Anthony Colandrea — Interception returned for a touchdown (-11.13 EPA)
Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Tony Muskett pass to JR Wilson for a touchdown (68 yards) (+7.72 EPA)
Q4 · Virginia Cavaliers · Anthony Colandrea pass to Kobe Pace for 7 yards (4th & 10) (+5.79 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Jacolby Criswell pass to J.J. Jones for a touchdown (31 yards) (+5.13 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Jacolby Criswell pass to J.J. Jones for a touchdown (37 yards) (+3.89 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Anthony Colandrea pass to Tyler Neville for 14 yards (3rd & 14) (+3.37 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Jacolby Criswell pass to J.J. Jones for 31 yards (2nd & 14) (+3.1 EPA)
Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Anthony Colandrea pass to Xavier Brown for 17 yards (2nd & 14) (+2.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (41–14) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Jacolby Criswell (North Carolina) — 308.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: North Carolina at 0.298 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 14 in Week 9 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs Virginia Cavaliers?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 41–14.

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=401635598.

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

Jacolby Criswell (North Carolina) led passers with 308.0 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.