Three Observations From UNC Football's Overtime Loss to Virginia

Posted Oct 26, 2025
Few expected North Carolina to keep pace with No. 16 Virginia in the 130th meeting of the South's Oldest Rivalry, but the Tar Heels battled all the way to overtime. UNC outgained Virginia 353-259 and should have won the game, but three turnovers, including two in the red zone, kept them from upsetting their longtime rival. Here are three observations. (Sports Illustrated)

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