North Carolina Tar Heels 38–59 Clemson Tigers: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2011

Quick answer

Clemson Tigers defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 59–38 in Week 8, 2011. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 38, Clemson Tigers 59.

Game summary

Clemson Tigers rolled past North Carolina Tar Heels 59–38 in Week 8 of the 2011 season.

Scoring: 12 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 14 plays.
Passing leader: Tajh Boyd (228) — 0.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +0.28 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Ryan Houston — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Erik Highsmith — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	6	9	12	12	38
Clemson Tigers	9	6	24	0	59

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

+3OPP 22

+3OPP 15

CLEMClemson Tigers

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Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CLEM
Q1TD
TBTajh Boyd
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Tajh Boyd pass complete to DeAndre Hopkins for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
UNC
Q1TD
JBJheranie Boyd
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Bryn Renner pass complete to Jheranie Boyd for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
CLEM
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
6-9
Chandler Catanzaro 39 yard field goal GOOD.
UNC
Q2TD
JBJheranie Boyd
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Bryn Renner pass complete to Jheranie Boyd for 58 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
CLEM
Q2TD
TBTajh Boyd
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Tajh Boyd pass complete to Martavis Bryant for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
UNC
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
15-15
Thomas Moore 32 yard field goal GOOD.
UNC
Q3TD
BRBryn Renner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-15
Bryn Renner sacked by Rashard Hall, fumbled, forced by Rashard Hall, recovered by Clem Kourtnei Brown at the NCaro 26, Kourtnei Brown for 26 yards, to the NCaro 0 for a TOUCHDOWN.
CLEM
Q3TD
TBTajh Boyd
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Tajh Boyd pass complete to Dwayne Allen for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
CLEM
Q3TD
TBTajh Boyd
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-27
Tajh Boyd pass complete to Sammy Watkins for 42 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
UNC
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-27
Chandler Catanzaro kickoff for 70 yards returned by T.J. Thorpe for 100 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
CLEM
Q3TD
TBTajh Boyd
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-33
Tajh Boyd pass complete to Brandon Ford for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
CLEM
Q3TD
TBTajh Boyd
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-39
Tajh Boyd rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
UNC
Q4TD
RHRyan Houston
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-39
Ryan Houston rush for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
UNC
Q4TD
RHRyan Houston
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-39
Ryan Houston rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Tajh Boyd (228) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +11.68 EPA
Bryn Renner (153) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +4.62 EPA
Braden Hanson (153) — 0.0 yds · +2.01 EPA/play +4.02 EPA

Rushing

Ryan Houston (153) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.10 EPA
Giovani Bernard (153) — 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA
Tajh Boyd (228) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.40 EPA

Receiving

Erik Highsmith (153) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA
Eric Ebron (153) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.92 EPA
Erik Highsmith. (153) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.93 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tajh Boyd	228	42	11.9%	5	+0.28	+11.68
Bryn Renner	153	30	6.7%	3	+0.15	+4.62
Braden Hanson	153	2	0.0%	0	+2.01	+4.02
Cole Stoudt	228	2	0.0%	0	-0.67	-1.34

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UNC	CLEM
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	+1.83	Ended
Q1	228	1	+2.51	Pass TD
Q1	228	4	+1.41	Ended
Q1	153	3	-2.38	Punt
Q1	228	7	-3.73	Ended
Q1	153	1	+2.78	Pass TD
Q1	153	1	+5.90	Ended
Q1	228	2	-0.91	Punt
Q1	153	3	-1.62	Punt
Q1	228	0	—	Field goal
Q1	228	9	-1.56	Ended
Q1	153	3	-3.77	Interception
Q2	228	2	-0.77	Missed FG
Q2	153	2	-2.49	Fumble
Q2	228	2	+1.54	Punt
Q2	153	1	+5.14	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Chandler Catanzaro kickoff for 70 yards returned by T.J. Thorpe for 100 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+7.47 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Bryn Renner pass complete to Reggie Wilkins for 15 yards to the Clem 33, CLEMSON penalty 15 yard Unnecessary Roughness accepted for a 1ST down. (+5.9 EPA)
Q4 · Clemson Tigers · Mike Bellamy rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, forced by Gene Robinson, recovered by NCaro Fabby Desir at the Clem 10. (-5.86 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Bryn Renner sacked by Rashard Hall, fumbled, forced by Rashard Hall, recovered by Clem Kourtnei Brown at the NCaro 26, Kourtnei Brown for 26 yards, to the NCaro 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (-5.86 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Bryn Renner pass complete to Jheranie Boyd for 58 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.14 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Chandler Catanzaro kickoff for 70 yards returned by Charles Brown for 15 yards, fumbled, forced by Robert Smith, recovered by Clem Garry Peters at the NCaro 12. (-4.73 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Braden Hanson pass complete to T.J. Thorpe for 52 yards to the Clem 12 for a 1ST down. (+4.58 EPA)
Q3 · Clemson Tigers · Tajh Boyd pass complete to Sammy Watkins for 42 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.44 EPA)

Key takeaways

Clemson Tigers controlled the final (59–38) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Tajh Boyd (228) — yds, 5 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 Clemson Tigers?

North Carolina Tar Heels 38, Clemson Tigers 59 in Week 8 of the 2011 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs Clemson Tigers?

Clemson Tigers won with a final score of 38–59.

Where can I find the North Carolina Tar Heels vs Clemson Tigers box score?

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Who led North Carolina Tar Heels vs Clemson Tigers in passing?

Tajh Boyd (228) led passers with 0.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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