PLAYER OF THE GAME

Mikell Simpson, Virginia running back

The junior carried the load for the Cavs, as he ran 20 times for 100 yards. He also scored the only touchdown on an 8-yard run in the fourth quarter.

STAT OF THE GAME

UNC struggled on the ground for the second consecutive game, although it did improve from 17 yards rushing a week ago to 39.

PLAY OF THE GAME

UNC trailed 9-3 but got the ball with 10:14 left in the game. But three plays later, Chase Minnifield picked off quarterback T.J. Yates and the Cavs converted the turnover into the go-ahead score.

WHAT THIS LOSS MEANS

Even though UNC coach Butch Davis warned that Virginia was better than its 0-3 record, it's still a surprise that the Tar Heels lost. For the second straight week, UNC failed to show up on offense and is sitting at the bottom of the conference at 0-2.

-- BRIANA GORMAN