Five things the Cavaliers need to do to defeat the Tar Heels in a must-win game if Virginia wants to keep its bowl eligibility hopes alive.
is set to host the North Carolina Tar Heels this Saturday at noon at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia. Last time out against the Tar Heels, the Cavaliers upset No. 10 UNC 31-27 in Virginia's first ever win over a top ten opponent on the road, adding another chapter to the historic South's Oldest Rivalry.
The Tar Heels arrive in Charlottesville with Omarion Hampton, once again, serving as North Carolina's number one threat for opposing defense's. At the same time, Anthony Colandrea will face North Carolina for the first time in his collegiate career as he watched from the sidelines as Tony Muskett led the Hoos to the upset victory in 2023.
The Cavaliers have played relatively clean football in the last few weeks, with Colandrea throwing no interceptions in the last four games. Against the Tar Heels, it needs to be much of the same; if Virginia can play clean football, which means no special teams errors, no fumbles or interceptions, the Cavaliers have a chance to slam the door early on their ACC foe.Four of the last five games against North Carolina have been decided by a touchdown or less.
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