Virginia Cavaliers 17–16 North Carolina Tar Heels: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2025

Quick answer

Virginia Cavaliers defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 17–16 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: Virginia Cavaliers 17, North Carolina Tar Heels 16.

Game summary

Virginia Cavaliers edged North Carolina Tar Heels 17–16 in Week 9 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 6 plays.
Passing leader: #7 G.Lopez (North Carolina) — 0.0 pass yds, -0.94 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #7 J.Edrine caught at 33 — 1 rec, 24.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Carolina (-0.287/play) vs Virginia (-0.381/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Virginia Cavaliers	3	6	0	0	6	17
North Carolina Tar Heels	0	9	0	0	6	16

Scoring Map

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

UVAVirginia Cavaliers

+3OPP 17

OPP EZ

UNCNorth Carolina Tar Heels

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Virginia
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 34 yards
North Carolina
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
3-3
Field goal good from 34 yards
Virginia
Q2TD
#T#11 T.Harris caught at 13
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-3
#11 T.Harris caught at 13 catch for a touchdown (30 yards)
North Carolina
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-9
Rushing touchdown
Virginia
OTTD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-9
Rushing touchdown
North Carolina
OTTD
#D#37 D.Gause caught at 11
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
#37 D.Gause caught at 11 catch for a touchdown (9 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

#7 G.Lopez (North Carolina) — 0.0 yds · -0.94 EPA/play -0.94 EPA
) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez (North Carolina) — 24.0 yds · -0.26 EPA/play -1.04 EPA
Shotgun #4 C.Morris (Virginia) — 2.0 yds · -0.56 EPA/play -1.11 EPA

Receiving

#7 J.Edrine caught at 33 (Virginia) — 1 rec · 24.0 yds +1.08 EPA
#1 J.Shipp caught at 32 (North Carolina) — 2 rec · 19.0 yds +0.47 EPA
#11 T.Harris caught at 13 (Virginia) — 1 rec · 30.0 yds +3.23 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
#7 G.Lopez	North Carolina	1	0.0%	0	-0.94	-0.94
) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez	North Carolina	4	75.0%	24	-0.26	-1.04
Shotgun #4 C.Morris	Virginia	2	50.0%	2	-0.56	-1.11
Shotgun #7 G.Lopez	North Carolina	33	48.5%	163	-0.47	-15.68
No Huddle-Shotgun #4 C.Morris	Virginia	38	36.8%	140	-0.61	-21.84

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Virginia	North Carolina
Plays	68	75
EPA / play	-0.381	-0.287
Total EPA	-23.23	-20.12
Success rate	32.4%	34.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.506	-0.465
Rush EPA / play	-0.159	-0.077
Yards	267	354

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Carolina	3	12	-1.50	Punt
Q1	Virginia	3	2	-3.52	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	6	75	-1.52	Fumble
Q1	Virginia	8	58	+0.76	Field goal
Q1	North Carolina	3	9	-1.01	Punt
Q1	Virginia	3	6	-2.48	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	11	25	-4.24	Field goal
Q2	Virginia	3	-7	-3.30	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	3	8	-1.78	Punt
Q2	Virginia	6	60	+4.75	Pass TD
Q2	North Carolina	10	75	+6.46	Rush TD
Q2	Virginia	3	7	-0.54	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	5	43	+1.26	Missed FG
Q3	Virginia	3	6	-2.47	Punt
Q3	North Carolina	3	-6	-3.95	Punt
Q3	Virginia	10	48	-4.97	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Shotgun #7 G.Lopez pass intercepted (-8.42 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · No Huddle-Shotgun #4 C.Morris pass intercepted (-7.08 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Fumble (-5.13 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Shotgun #7 G.Lopez pass to #8 K.Paysour caught at 21 for 26 yards (1st & 10) (+3.4 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Penalty (4th & 3) (+3.39 EPA)
Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · No Huddle-Shotgun #4 C.Morris sacked for a loss of 15 yards (3rd & 2) (-3.25 EPA)
Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · #11 T.Harris caught at 13 catch for a touchdown (30 yards) (+3.23 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · No Huddle-Shotgun #4 C.Morris to #3 J.Taylor thrown to 01 QB hurried by #9 M.Abou Jaoude — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.99 EPA)

Key takeaways

Virginia Cavaliers controlled the final (17–16) in Week 9.
Passing edge: #7 G.Lopez (North Carolina) — yds.
EPA edge: North Carolina at -0.287 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 17, North Carolina Tar Heels 16 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Virginia Cavaliers vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

Virginia Cavaliers won with a final score of 17–16.

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=401754573.

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

#7 G.Lopez (North Carolina) led passers with 0.0 yards.

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.