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UNC loses an overtime heartbreaker to Virginia on failed 2-point attempt
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The North Carolina Tar Heels returned home to Chapel Hill on Saturday afternoon , facing a ranked Virginia Cavaliers squad proving to be an early-season surprise in the ACC.
UNC's defense gave it a chance throughout the game, sacking Chandler Morris five times and holding UVA to 259 yards, but lost a 17-16 heartbreaker in overtime.
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Virginia (7-1, 4-0 ACC) scored in its first possession of extra time, with running back J'Mari Taylor punching the football in from one yard out. North Carolina (2-5, 0-3 ACC) responded immediately, thanks to a 9-yard touchdown reception from Davion Gause on a swing pass.
Instead of tying the game and extending overtime, the Tar Heels went for two, which many agreed with. Gio Lopez completed a pass in the flat to running back Benjamin Hall, who then raced Cavalier defenders to the goal line.
Hall extended the football, only for it to fall an inch short of the goal line. For the second-straight week, UNC suffered a heartbreaking defeat – in a game it nearly won.
North Carolina racked up 353 yards of offense, but struggled with just 107 yards in the second half. The Tar Heels consistently failed to finish drives, highlighted by another goal-line fumble and missed Rece Verhoff field goal.
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The Tar Heels controlled the line of scrimmage, sacking UVA quarterback Chandler Morris six times. Delaware transfer Melkart Abou-Jaoude notched six of those sacks, while UNC neutralized the Cavaliers' run game.
Alas, North Carolina turns its attention to a Halloween contest at Syracuse. Will the pain and suffering ever end in Chapel Hill?
UNC loses by an inch.
The Tar Heels score on their first overtime possession, with Gio Lopez completing the swing pass to Davion Gause. North Carolina goes for the ensuing 2-point try, with Lopez looking to Benjamin Hall in the flat.
Virginia tackles Hall and as he extends, the football appears to be JUST short of the goal-line. The Cavaliers escape Chapel Hill with a 17-16 win.
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Virginia scores on its first overtime possession
We're heading to overtime in Chapel Hill.
A Virginia facemask puts UNC at its own 49 on a potential, game-winning drive, but Gio Lopez throws an interception on a deep pass the very next play.
Chandler Morris kneels the football and we're heading to overtime here at Kenan Stadium. 10-10 game.
SACK sets up a potential game-winning drive
Wait...there's a close game late in Chapel Hill?
Crucial stop sets up UNC for another chance to take the lead
Scoreless third quarter should set up an exciting finish
The Tar Heels and Cavaliers are tied at 10 after the third quarter. UNC is...in a game still? Defense looks promising, while offense struggling to finish drives.
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Big mistake ends the promising UNC drive
BIG turnover!
MASSIVE stop!
Halftime results
Verhoff misses the 50-yarder after UVA calls timeout
Game-tying drive!
Virginia takes advantage of great field position
After starting from its own 40-yard line, Virginia moved the football 60 yards in six plays, taking a late first-half lead against the Tar Heels.
UNC's defensive line making an early impact!
Rece Verhoff ties the game for North Carolina
UNC will start the second quarter with great field position
Defense finishes the drive strong
After UNC's second-straight week with a goal-line turnover, defense held strong and limited Virginia to a 34-yard field goal.
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Tar Heels trail the Cavaliers, 3-0, with 4:33 left in the opening quarter.
The bad luck continues
UNC defense rises to the occasion
Today's UNC captains
Final pregame injury report
UNC recruits spotting up on the sideline
Tailgaters unite!
Odds of victory are VERY low
Pregame smiles
Digital Program for fans watching at home
Rece Verhoff hitting field goals in warmups
Verhoff, a Marshall transfer, is one of North Carolina's top offensive producers through six games. As UNC's drives stall throughout the afternoon, expect Verhoff to score plenty.
What channel is North Carolina vs. Virginia on Saturday? Time, TV schedule, radio
TV Channel: ACC Network
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Time: 12 p.m. ET
Radio: SiriusXM (Channel 193 or 371)
Website: WatchESPN
This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: UNC fails on 2-point conversion in overtime, loses 17-16 heartbreaker to Virginia
