Josh Downs snags momentum for UNC, as Tar Heels beat Virginia for fifth win in row

Posted Nov 5, 2022
Wide receiver Josh Downs came up with three huge catches on a pivotal third-quarter drive to give No. 17 North Carolina the lead. That gave the Tar Heels (8-1, 6-0 ACC) the momentum, and they held on for a 31-28 victory over Virginia (3-6, 1-6) at Scott Stadium on Saturday for their fifth straight win and a step closer to the ACC Coastal Division title. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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