On Saturday, the University of Virginia Cavaliers pulled off a huge upset, defeating No. 10 North Carolina 31-27. The Cavaliers were led by two outstanding performances from Mike Hollins and Malik Washington.
Hollins was the star of the show, throwing for three touchdowns and completing 24 of his 34 passes for a total of 315 yards. He also rushed for a touchdown and finished with a total of four touchdowns on the day. Hollins was able to keep the Tar Heels defense on their toes all day, making big plays when it mattered most.
Washington was also a major factor in the win, rushing for a total of 103 yards and a touchdown. He was able to break through the Tar Heels defense multiple times, helping to keep the Cavaliers offense moving. His performance was key in helping the Cavaliers pull off the upset.
The Cavaliers defense also played a major role in the win, forcing two turnovers and keeping the Tar Heels offense from scoring in the fourth quarter. The defense was able to contain North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell, who had been one of the top quarterbacks in the nation so far this season.
The win was a huge one for the Cavaliers, as it was their first win over a ranked opponent since 2017. It was also their first win over a top-10 opponent since 2014. It was a great team effort from the Cavaliers, and Hollins and Washington were key in helping them pull off the upset.
