The Virginia Cavaliers (4-3) host an ACC showdown against the North Carolina Tar Heels (3-4) on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Scott Stadium.
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When is Virginia vs. North Carolina and when does it start?
This matchup between the Cavaliers and Tar Heels will happen on Saturday, October 26, 2024. You can expect the kickoff at 12 p.m. ET.
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Virginia Stats & Insights
The Cavaliers enter the matchup after losing 48-31 to the Clemson Tigers in their last game on Oct. 19.
Virginia is totaling 422.3 yards per game on offense (47th in the FBS), and rank 109th on defense, yielding 406.0 yards allowed per game.
With 272.6 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 11th-worst in the FBS, the Cavaliers have been forced to rely on their 36th-ranked passing offense (262.7 passing yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
Virginia is compiling 159.6 rushing yards per game on offense (64th in the FBS), and ranks 53rd on defense with 133.4 rushing yards allowed per game.
The Cavaliers are averaging 28.0 points per game on offense (72nd in the FBS), and they rank 78th defensively with 25.7 points allowed per game.
North Carolina Stats & Insights
Their last time out, the Tar Heels lost 41-34 to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
With 444.4 total yards per game on the offensive side of the ball, North Carolina ranks 28th in the FBS in 2024. Defensively, it ranks 102nd, giving up 399.9 total yards per game.
The Tar Heels rank 54th in the FBS with 245.7 passing yards per game on offense, and they rank 99th with 239.6 passing yards allowed per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
North Carolina ranks 30th in the FBS with 198.7 rushing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 88th with 160.3 rushing yards surrendered per game on the defensive side of the ball.
With 32.9 points per game on offense, the Tar Heels rank 36th in the FBS. Defensively, they rank 107th, allowing 30.4 points per contest.
Virginia Key Players to Watch
Anthony Colandrea leads Virginia with 1,649 passing yards (235.6 ypg) on 140-of-220 passing with 11 touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season. He also adds 235 rushing yards (33.6 ypg) on 75 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
Kobe Pace’s team-high 366 rushing yards (52.3 per game) have come on 81 carries, with two touchdowns this year. He’s also added 14 catches for 148 yards (21.1 per game).
This season Xavier Brown has piled up 51 carries for 366 yards (52.3 per game).
Malachi Fields’ 606 receiving yards (86.6 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s registered 40 receptions and four touchdowns.
Tyler Neville has caught 22 passes for 283 yards (40.4 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
Trell Harris has hauled in 13 grabs for 201 yards (50.3 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
North Carolina Key Players to Watch
Jacolby Criswell leads North Carolina with 1,367 passing yards (195.3 ypg) on 105-of-187 passing with eight touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season. He also adds 127 rushing yards (18.1 ypg) on 36 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
Omarion Hampton’s team-high 901 rushing yards (128.7 per game) have come on 155 carries, with seven touchdowns this year. He’s also added 20 catches for 135 yards (19.3 per game).
This season Davion Gause has piled up 33 carries for 197 yards (32.8 per game) and two touchdowns.
J.J. Jones’ 364 receiving yards (52.0 yards per game) lead the team. He has 21 receptions with two touchdowns.
Bryson Nesbit has totaled 264 receiving yards (37.7 yards per game) and three touchdowns, reeling in 24 passes this year.
Kobe Paysour’s 12 grabs have netted him 217 yards (31.0 ypg).
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