North Carolina Tar Heels vs. South Carolina Gamecocks: 2015 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

South Carolina Gamecocks defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 17–13 in Week 1, 2015. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 13, South Carolina Gamecocks 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	6	6	0	0	13
South Carolina Gamecocks	0	9	0	6	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Connor Mitch (2579) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +2.54 EPA
• Perry Orth (2579) — 0.0 yds · +0.39 EPA/play +0.78 EPA
• TEAM (2579) — 0.0 yds · -3.24 EPA/play -3.24 EPA

Rushing

• Brandon Wilds (2579) — 0.0 yds -0.19 EPA
• Elijah Hood (153) — 0.0 yds +0.43 EPA
• David Williams (2579) — 0.0 yds +0.04 EPA

Receiving

• Bug Howard (153) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.63 EPA
• Ryan Switzer (153) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.58 EPA
• Quinshad Davis (153) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.71 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Connor Mitch	2579	20	40.0%	0	1	+0.13	+2.54
Perry Orth	2579	2	100.0%	0	0	+0.39	+0.78
TEAM	2579	1	0.0%	0	0	-3.24	-3.24
Pharoh Cooper	2579	2	50.0%	0	0	-1.63	-3.25
Marquise Williams	153	31	61.3%	0	1	-0.25	-7.79

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UNC	SC
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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	2579	10	0	+3.70	Ended
Q1	153	1	0	+2.66	Pass TD
Q1	153	4	0	+2.88	Ended
Q1	2579	9	0	-0.65	Punt
Q1	153	8	0	-3.13	Interception
Q1	2579	3	0	-2.45	Punt
Q1	2579	7	0	-2.80	Ended
Q2	153	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	153	10	0	+1.99	Ended
Q2	2579	9	0	+3.12	Field goal
Q2	153	6	0	+1.17	Field goal
Q2	2579	1	0	+2.85	Pass TD
Q3	153	4	0	-0.46	Ended
Q3	2579	10	0	-0.23	Punt
Q3	153	4	0	-1.02	Interception
Q3	2579	3	0	-2.73	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Marquise Williams pass intercepted, touchback. Skai Moore return for no gain (-4.83 EPA)
2. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Marquise Williams pass intercepted Jordan Diggs return for 2 yds to the SCaro 19 (-4.52 EPA)
3. Q1 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Sean Kelly run for 17 yds to the SCaro 38 for a 1ST down (+4.21 EPA)
4. Q4 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Perry Orth run for no gain to the NCaro 12 (-3.85 EPA)
5. Q4 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Shon Carson run for 48 yds for a TD, (Elliott Fry KICK) (+3.82 EPA)
6. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Marquise Williams pass intercepted, touchback. Skai Moore return for no gain (-3.38 EPA)
7. Q2 · South Carolina Gamecocks · TEAM pass incomplete (-3.24 EPA)
8. Q3 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Connor Mitch pass complete to Terry Googer for 17 yds to the SCaro 38 for a 1ST down (+2.86 EPA)

Key takeaways

• South Carolina Gamecocks controlled the final (17–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Connor Mitch (2579) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: UNC at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of North Carolina Tar Heels vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

North Carolina Tar Heels 13, South Carolina Gamecocks 17 in Week 1 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

South Carolina Gamecocks won with a final score of 13–17.

Where can I find the North Carolina Tar Heels vs South Carolina Gamecocks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400603840.

Who led North Carolina Tar Heels vs South Carolina Gamecocks in passing?

Connor Mitch (2579) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for North Carolina Tar Heels at South Carolina Gamecocks in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.