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No. 16 Virginia football survives North Carolina's upset bid, wins in OT again
Virginia won in overtime after a goal-line stop against North Carolina, continuing their streak of close victories with strong defensive plays.
- In overtime, Virginia's defense stopped North Carolina's Benjamin Hall just short of the goal line on Oct. 25, 2025, securing a 17-16 victory.
- Virginia's season-long pattern of dramatic, narrow victories continued Saturday, with the Cavaliers entering the rivalry averaging an ACC-best 40 points and 462 yards.
- Statistically, North Carolina Tar Heels outgained Virginia Cavaliers 353 yards to 259 yards, but red-zone turnovers and a missed 50-yard field goal undermined their chances.
- North Carolina dropped to 2-5 overall and 0-3 in ACC play after the loss, and the Tar Heels travel next to Syracuse on Friday, Oct. 31 as they try to avoid another disappointing result.
- For the Belichick era at North Carolina, the Tar Heels offense averages just 18.7 points per game, and Saturday's close loss raises questions about program momentum and 2026.
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thesportsleader.comNo. 16 Virginia edges struggling North Carolina in OT
J'Mari Taylor scored in overtime and No. 16 Virginia stopped North Carolina's two-point conversion attempt, defeating the Tar Heels 17-16 on Saturday afternoon in Atlantic Coast Conference play at Chapel Hill, N.C.
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