It’s been a frustrating year in Chapel Hill, and Saturday night only added to the sting. The North Carolina Tar Heels came within inches of pulling off a much-needed victory, only to fall 17-16 in overtime to Virginia, their fifth loss of the season.

The heartbreaking finish summed up a campaign that has repeatedly slipped away from Bill Belichick ’s team in the smallest of margins.

North Carolina had a chance to take control late, but a costly interception near the red zone kept the game tied at 10 heading into overtime. Virginia struck first, punching in a one-yard score to make it 17-10.

The Tar Heels responded with a determined drive capped by Gio Lopez’s touchdown pass to Davion Gause, but Belichick elected to go for two and the win. The aggressive call came up just short, lite

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