The Virginia Cavaliers fell to 4-4 (2-3 ACC) on Saturday afternoon inside Scott Stadium after getting manhandled by a North Carolina team that entered Charlottesville on a four-game losing skid.
In an embarrassing, spirit-crushing loss for the ‘Hoos, the Tar Heels completely dominated the game on both sides of the ball in a 41-14 win.
Here are five takeaways from the undeniable low point of the Cavaliers’ season:
It doesn’t get any easier from here
Now losers of three in a row, the ‘Hoos get a desperately-needed bye next weekend before three consecutive dates with ranked opponents to begin November.