No. 16 Virginia Wins Sixth Straight with Overtime Goal Line Stop Against North Carolina

No. 16 Virginia secured a narrow 17-16 overtime victory against North Carolina in a thrilling ACC football matchup, maintaining their undefeated conference record. The game was marked by multiple critical goal-line stops by Virginia, including a decisive two-point conversion stop by defensive backs Emmanuel Karnley and Ja’Son Prevard that ended the game. North Carolina's coach Bill Belichick controversially opted for a two-point conversion in overtime to win the game, rather than kicking the extra point to extend the match, a decision that ultimately backfired. Virginia's J’Mari Taylor scored the overtime touchdown, with quarterback Chandler Morris throwing for 200 yards, highlighting the Cavaliers' ability to win close contests, having won three of their last four games in overtime. North Carolina struggled with costly mistakes, including goal-line fumbles and turnovers, and remains winless in ACC play, suffering their fourth straight loss. Virginia's victory keeps them in contention for the ACC championship alongside Georgia Tech, as they continue their longest winning streak since 2007.