North Carolina Tar Heels 16–46 Utah Utes: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2004

Quick answer

Utah Utes defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 46–16 in Week 8, 2004. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 16, Utah Utes 46.

Game summary

Utah Utes dominated North Carolina Tar Heels 46–16 in Week 8 of the 2004 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Alex Smith (254) — 0.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.57 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Alex Smith — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Steve Savoy () — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	6	3	6	2	16
Utah Utes	9	18	6	6	46

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

UNCNorth Carolina Tar Heels

+3

+3OPP 13

+2

UTAHUtah Utes

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

UTAH
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
0-3
22 yard field goal by Bryan Borreson (UTAH) is good.
UTAH
Q1TD
MJMarty Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Marty Johnson (UTAH) rushed left side for a 6 yard touchdown.
UNC
Q1TD
MHMadison Hedgecock
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Madison Hedgecock (UNC) rushed up the middle for a 2 yard touchdown.
UTAH
Q2TD
PWParis Warren ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Alex Smith (UTAH) pass left side complete to Paris Warren (UTAH) for a 6 yard touchdown.
UTAH
Q2TD
SSSteve Savoy ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-21
Alex Smith (UTAH) pass right side complete to Steve Savoy (UTAH) for a 44 yard touchdown.
UNC
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
9-21
30 yard field goal by Connor Barth (UNC) is good.
UTAH
Q2TD
QGQuinton Ganther ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-27
Alex Smith (UTAH) pass across the middle complete to Quinton Ganther (UTAH) for a 5 yard touchdown.
UNC
Q3TD
MHMadison Hedgecock
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-27
Madison Hedgecock (UNC) rushed up the middle for a 1 yard touchdown.
UTAH
Q3TD
ASAlex Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-33
Alex Smith (UTAH) rushed left side for a 5 yard touchdown.
UNC
Q4Safety
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
17-33
Utes safety.
UTAH
Q4TD
JMJohn Madsen ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
17-39
Alex Smith (UTAH) pass across the middle complete to John Madsen (UTAH) for a 15 yard touchdown.

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Alex Smith (254) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.57 EPA/play +18.16 EPA
Brian Johnson (254) — 0.0 yds · +2.56 EPA/play +5.12 EPA
Darian Durant (153) — 0.0 yds · +0.18 EPA/play +3.00 EPA

Rushing

Alex Smith (254) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.28 EPA
Quinton Ganther (254) — 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA
Madison Hedgecock (153) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.05 EPA

Receiving

Steve Savoy () (254) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.34 EPA
Paris Warren () (254) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.20 EPA
John Madsen () (254) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.64 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Alex Smith	254	32	12.5%	4	+0.57	+18.16
Brian Johnson	254	2	0.0%	0	+2.56	+5.12
Darian Durant	153	17	0.0%	0	+0.18	+3.00
Jared Hall	153	1	0.0%	0	-0.01	-0.01
Paris Warren	254	1	0.0%	0	-0.55	-0.55
Matt Baker	153	10	0.0%	0	-0.13	-1.29

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UNC	UTAH
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	EPA	Result
Q1	153	2	-0.68	Ended
Q1	254	9	+1.16	Field goal
Q1	153	2	-2.30	Ended
Q1	254	1	+0.89	Ended
Q1	153	1	-0.67	Ended
Q1	254	4	+1.48	Rush TD
Q1	153	1	-0.65	Fumble
Q1	254	4	-0.33	Ended
Q1	153	12	+2.75	Rush TD
Q2	254	10	+7.59	Pass TD
Q2	153	3	-0.23	Ended
Q2	254	3	-2.19	Ended
Q2	153	6	+2.33	Ended
Q2	254	4	+8.24	Pass TD
Q2	153	7	+2.59	Field goal
Q2	254	6	+6.13	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Utah Utes · Alex Smith (UTAH) pass across the middle intercepted by Larry Edwards (UNC). Returned for no gain. (-6.17 EPA)
Q3 · Utah Utes · Utes fumble by Marty Johnson (UTAH), recovered by Jacoby Watkins (UNC), returned for no gain. (-6.11 EPA)
Q2 · Utah Utes · Alex Smith (UTAH) pass right side complete to Steve Savoy (UTAH) for a 44 yard touchdown. (+5.59 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Tar Heels fumble by Madison Hedgecock (UNC), recovered by Spencer Toone (UTAH), returned for no gain. (-5.45 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Utes safety. (-5.28 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Matt Baker (UNC) pass incomplete across the middle.; turnover on downs. (-5.26 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Matt Baker (UNC) pass left side intercepted by Eric Weddle (UTAH). Returned for no gain. (-5.18 EPA)
Q4 · Utah Utes · Derrek Richards (UTAH) rushed left side for no gain. (-3.88 EPA)

Key takeaways

Utah Utes controlled the final (46–16) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Alex Smith (254) — yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: UNC at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of North Carolina Tar Heels vs Utah Utes?

North Carolina Tar Heels 16, Utah Utes 46 in Week 8 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs Utah Utes?

Utah Utes won with a final score of 16–46.

Where can I find the North Carolina Tar Heels vs Utah Utes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242900254.

Who led North Carolina Tar Heels vs Utah Utes in passing?

Alex Smith (254) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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