Rutgers Scarlet Knights 21–16 North Carolina Tar Heels: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2006

Quick answer

Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 21–16 in Week 1, 2006. Final score: Rutgers Scarlet Knights 21, North Carolina Tar Heels 16.

Game summary

Rutgers Scarlet Knights edged North Carolina Tar Heels 21–16 in Week 1 of the 2006 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 6 plays.
Passing leader: Joe Dailey (153) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.53 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Raymell Rice — 0.0 yds, 3 TD.
Receiving leader: Brooks Foster — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	6	6	6	0	21
North Carolina Tar Heels	0	9	0	6	16

Scoring Map

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

RUTGRutgers Scarlet Knights

+3OPP 30

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UNCNorth Carolina Tar Heels

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

RUTG
Q1TD
RRRaymell Rice
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Raymell Rice rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
UNC
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
6-3
Connor Barth 47 yard field goal GOOD.
RUTG
Q2TD
RRRaymell Rice
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-3
Raymell Rice rush for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
UNC
Q2TD
JDJoe Dailey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Joe Dailey rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
RUTG
Q3TD
RRRaymell Rice
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
Raymell Rice rush for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
UNC
Q4TD
HNHakeem Nicks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
Joe Dailey pass complete to Hakeem Nicks for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Joe Dailey (153) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.53 EPA/play +17.57 EPA
Mike Teel (164) — 0.0 yds · +0.02 EPA/play +0.50 EPA

Rushing

Raymell Rice (164) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.26 EPA
Ronnie Mcgill (153) — 0.0 yds -0.29 EPA
Barrington Edwards (153) — 0.0 yds -0.54 EPA

Receiving

Brooks Foster (153) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.31 EPA
Hakeem Nicks (153) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.70 EPA
Brian Leonard (164) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joe Dailey	153	33	3.0%	0	1	+0.53	+17.57
Mike Teel	164	21	0.0%	0	0	+0.02	+0.50

Team EPA comparison

Stat	RUTG	UNC
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	6	+5.58	Ended
Q1	164	12	+5.84	Rush TD
Q1	153	6	-1.15	Punt
Q1	164	5	-2.58	Punt
Q2	153	6	-0.88	Field goal
Q2	164	8	+5.70	Rush TD
Q2	153	4	+0.79	Interception
Q2	164	12	-4.97	Fumble
Q2	153	8	+3.02	Rush TD
Q3	164	11	+5.19	Rush TD
Q3	153	8	-2.36	Punt
Q4	164	3	-2.08	Ended
Q4	153	6	+1.36	Interception
Q4	164	2	-0.40	Punt
Q4	153	12	+13.55	Pass TD
Q4	164	7	-0.14	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Mike Teel sacked by Larry Edwards, fumbled at the UNC 25, recovered by UNC, returned by Team for 14 yards at the UNC 39, tackled by Larry Edwards. (-6.69 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Joe Dailey pass complete to Jesse Holley for a loss of 16 yards to the UNC 4 for a 1ST down, Rutgers penalty 94 yard roughing passer accepted. (+5.36 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Ronnie Mcgill rush for 14 yards, fumbled at the Rutgr 1, forced by William Beckford, recovered by William Beckford, returned by William Beckford for 14 yards at the Rutgr 15. (-5.15 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Joe Dailey pass intercepted by Manny Collins at the Rutgr 23, returned for 14 yards to the Rutgr 37. (-4.89 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Ronnie Mcgill rush for 48 yards to the Rutgr 32 for a 1ST down. (+3.71 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Joe Dailey pass complete to Brooks Foster for 25 yards to the Rutgr 41 for a 1ST down. (+3.51 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Joe Dailey pass intercepted by Manny Collins at the Rutgr 21, returned for 9 yards to the Rutgr 30. (-3.13 EPA)
Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Mike Teel pass complete to Dennis Campbell for 21 yards to the UNC 45 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds. (+2.98 EPA)

Key takeaways

Rutgers Scarlet Knights controlled the final (21–16) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Joe Dailey (153) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: RUTG at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights 21, North Carolina Tar Heels 16 in Week 1 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights won with a final score of 21–16.

Where can I find the Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs North Carolina Tar Heels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262450153.

Who led Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs North Carolina Tar Heels in passing?

Joe Dailey (153) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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