Virginia Sends North Carolina To Their Fourth Straight Loss
It hasn't been a great season for Larry Fedora and North Carolina and it got worse on Saturday as Virginia sent them to their fourth straight loss.
Kurt Benkert passed for 249 yards and two touchdowns to help Virginia beat North Carolina 20-14 on Saturday. "according http://goheels.com/news/2017/10/14/football-virginia-outlasts-north-carolina-20-14.aspx?path=football
Jordan Ellis rushed for a career-high 136 yards for the Cavaliers (5-1, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), who are off to their best start since 2007. Virginia snapped its seven-game losing streak against North Carolina with its fourth consecutive victory overall. "according to http://goheels.com/news/2017/10/14/football-virginia-outlasts-north-carolina-20-14.aspx?path=football
Chris Peace sacked North Carolina's Brandon Harris on fourth down with 1:07 left to seal the win. "according to http://goheels.com/news/2017/10/14/football-virginia-outlasts-north-carolina-20-14.aspx?path=football
The Cavaliers took the lead for good on an 81-yard touchdown catch by Olamide Zaccheaus in the third quarter. "according to http://goheels.com/news/2017/10/14/football-virginia-outlasts-north-carolina-20-14.aspx?path=football
Freshman Michael Carter rushed for a season-high 157 yards and two touchdowns for North Carolina (1-6, 0-4). Carter ran for 127 yards and both of his scores in the third quarter as the Tar Heels came back from a 10-0 halftime deficit. "according to http://goheels.com/news/2017/10/14/football-virginia-outlasts-north-carolina-20-14.aspx?path=football
North Carolina lost its fourth straight game despite a change at quarterback.
Chazz Surratt, who had started each of North Carolina's last five games, did not play. Harris replaced him, completing 7 of 18 passes for 46 yards and three interceptions. "according to http://goheels.com/news/2017/10/14/football-virginia-outlasts-north-carolina-20-14.aspx?path=football
The Tar Heels went scoreless in the first half for the second time in three weeks. They had just four first downs and 75 yards of offense at halftime to go along with five penalties for 46 yards. "according to http://goheels.com/news/2017/10/14/football-virginia-outlasts-north-carolina-20-14.aspx?path=football
THE TAKEAWAY
Virginia: The Cavaliers banked another win in their quest to reach a bowl game for the first time since 2011. With a tough final month that includes home games against Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech as well as trips to Louisville and Miami, Virginia would be well advised to find its sixth win as soon as possible."according to http://goheels.com/news/2017/10/14/football-virginia-outlasts-north-carolina-20-14.aspx?path=football
North Carolina: The Tar Heels are in big trouble, and their streak of four consecutive seasons with a bowl game is going to end. They have at least one more win on their schedule (Western Carolina on Nov. 18), but the probability of suffering double-digit losses for the first time since 2003 is growing each week. "according to http://goheels.com/news/2017/10/14/football-virginia-outlasts-north-carolina-20-14.aspx?path=football
What does Larry Fedora need to do to get his team back in the win column that has a record of 1-6 and 0-4 in conference play?
North Carolina will now put this loss behind them and start preparing for their road trip to Blacksburg where they will play Virginia Tech Saturday who is ranked No. 15. The Hokies lead the series 10-3. "according to http://goheels.com/news/2017/10/14/football-virginia-outlasts-north-carolina-20-14.aspx?path=football