Virginia's game-ending INT seals historic upset of North Carolina

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Virginia's game-ending interception seals historic upset over North Carolina

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated 10/21/23

Virginia stunned the college football world with a shocking 31-27 win over North Carolina on Saturday.

The Cavaliers had a 1-5 record entering the contest against the previously unbeaten Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C..

Virginia led for most of the game and nursed a 31-27 advantage up until the contest’s final minute.

UNC quarterback Drake Maye still had enough time for a game-winning drive. He threw for two first downs and got the Tar Heels to the middle of the field. But the projected top-5 NFL draft pick was intercepted by Virginia linebacker James Jackson to end the drive.

Maye haphazardly threw away the football to avoid a sack after Cavaliers defensive end Paul Akere got past his blocker.

Virginia goes into Chapel Hill and STUNS UNC

First road win against a Top 10 team in UVA history

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Jackson’s interception sealed Virginia’s first road win against an AP top-10 opponent in program history. The interception was also the first in Jackson’s career.

North Carolina was 6-0 and had won by an average margin of 16.3 points per game before losing to Virginia.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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