North Carolina's Losing Streak Was Extended To Four Games Because They Were Knocked Off By Virginia In Overtime 17-16 Saturday In Chapel Hill
Losing has been the name of the game for North Carolina for four games because they were knocked off by Virginia 17-16 in overtime Saturday in Chapel Hill.
Where?
On the gridiron
As North Carolina narrowly lost to Virginia 17-16 in overtime in Chapel Hill Virginia running back J’Mari Taylor ran for 1 yard touchdown , Will Bettridge kicked made extra point before North Carolina scored a touchdown of their own. Though, it wouldn’t be enough as the two point conversion for North Carolina would fail. Before the two point conversion failed Virginia Will Bettridge would kick, make 34 yard field goal giving Virginia a 3-0 lead in 1st quarter before North Carolina would kick, make field goal of their own as Rece Verhoff would kick , make 34 yard field goal evening up the game 3-3 in 2nd quarter before wide receiver Trell Harris would catch 30 yard pass for touchdown , Will Bettridge would kick, make extra point giving Virginia a 10-3 lead before North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez would run for 1 yard touchdown , Rece Verhoff would kick, make extra point evening the score at 10-10 in 2nd quarter.
North Carolina committed two turnovers in their narrow loss to Virginia that included a fumble as well as a loss on downs
According to espn app
Following North Carolina’s losing streak being extended to four games following turning the football over Head Coach Bill Belichick had this to say about his team turning the football over!
We gotta eliminate those, no doubt about it,It’s the number one problem.”
According to Shelby Swanson’s News & Observer article https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article312571744.html
North Carolina’s next opportunity to correct their turnover problem is going to be Friday when they play at Syracuse who like North Carolina lost on Saturday October 25, 2025 when they played at Georgia Tech losing 41-16 because Syracuse defense couldn’t stop Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King from getting in the end zone. Haynes King accounted for 5 of Georgia Tech’s touchdowns. In the 2nd quarter Haynes King threw 21 yard touchdown to tight end Josh Beetham , Aidan Burr kicked, made extra point giving Georgia Tech a 10-3 lead before Josh Beethem caught a 13 yard pass from Haynes, Aidan Burr kicked, made extra point extending Georgia Tech ‘s lead over Syracuse 17-3 . In the 3rd quarter wide receiver Dean Patterson caught 37 yard pass from Haynes King. In the 3rd quarter Haynes King threw 27 yard pass to Dean Patterson extending Georgia Tech ‘s over Syracuse 27-10 before Haynes King ran for 2 yards touchdown extending Georgia’s lead over Syracuse 34-10 before Haynes King would put the finishing touches on what a fantastic day offensively for him Georgia Tech’s 41-16 win over Syracuse Saturday running for 4 yard touchdown before Aiden Burr kicked, made extra point .
Following Syracuse ‘s 41-16 loss to Georgia Tech Saturday Head Coach Fran Brown had this to say!
We just gotta keep working . They know not to quit. They’ll follow me . I’m not a quitter.
According to Brent Axe syracuse .com article https://www.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2025/10/axe-syracuse-footballs-remaining-games-will-test-patience-of-short-term-pain-for-long-term-gai
Kickoff is set for 7:30pm Eastern Time from JMA Wireless Dome!
The game is going to be televised on ESPN!
Though,
who is commentating the game is to be determined!