California Golden Bears 35–30 North Carolina Tar Heels: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2017

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 35–30 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: California Golden Bears 35, North Carolina Tar Heels 30.

Game summary

California Golden Bears edged North Carolina Tar Heels 35–30 in Week 1 of the 2017 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Chazz Surratt (153) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.09 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Vic Enwere — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jordon Brown — 9 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
California Golden Bears	6	6	6	12	35
North Carolina Tar Heels	6	9	6	6	30

Scoring Map

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

CALCalifornia Golden Bears

+3OPP 33

UNCNorth Carolina Tar Heels

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

UNC
Q1TD
MCMichael Carter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Michael Carter run for 2 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK)
CAL
Q1TD
JVJordan Veasy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Ross Bowers pass complete to Jordan Veasy for 10 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK)
CAL
Q2TD
VWVic Wharton III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Ross Bowers pass complete to Vic Wharton III for 67 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK)
UNC
Q2TD
MCMichael Carter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Michael Carter run for 9 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK)
UNC
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
12-15
Freeman Jones 39 yd FG GOOD
UNC
Q3TD
TJThomas Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Chazz Surratt pass complete to Thomas Jackson for 4 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK)
CAL
Q3TD
PLPatrick Laird
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
Ross Bowers pass complete to Patrick Laird for 54 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK)
UNC
Q4TD
CSChazz Surratt
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-27
Chazz Surratt run for 1 yd for a TD
CAL
Q4TD
VEVic Enwere
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-27
Vic Enwere run for 1 yd for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK)
CAL
Q4TD
JDJordan Duncan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-27
Ross Bowers pass complete to Jordan Duncan for 20 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Chazz Surratt (153) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +2.67 EPA
Ross Bowers (25) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +1.81 EPA
Brandon Harris (153) — 0.0 yds · -0.53 EPA/play -8.39 EPA

Rushing

Vic Enwere (25) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA
Chazz Surratt (153) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.31 EPA
Jordon Brown (153) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA

Receiving

Jordon Brown (153) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.13 EPA
Demetris Robertson (25) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.59 EPA
Vic Wharton III (25) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +2.05 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chazz Surratt	153	29	62.1%	1	+0.09	+2.67
Ross Bowers	25	39	61.5%	4	+0.05	+1.81
Brandon Harris	153	16	43.8%	0	-0.53	-8.39

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CAL	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	25	2	-1.20	Ended
Q1	153	3	-3.96	Fumble
Q1	25	3	-1.75	Punt
Q1	153	1	+0.64	Rush TD
Q1	25	1	+1.83	Pass TD
Q1	153	3	+5.80	Ended
Q1	25	6	+3.31	Ended
Q1	153	5	-2.09	Punt
Q1	25	3	-3.13	Punt
Q1	153	4	-2.77	Punt
Q1	25	6	-2.17	Punt
Q1	153	9	-3.83	Interception
Q2	25	1	+5.94	Pass TD
Q2	25	2	-1.00	Ended
Q2	153	1	+2.73	Rush TD
Q2	153	9	+1.40	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · California Golden Bears · Ross Bowers pass intercepted Andre Smith return for 73 yds to the Cal 4 (-9.18 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Ross Bowers pass complete to Vic Wharton III for 67 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK) (+5.94 EPA)
Q3 · California Golden Bears · Ross Bowers pass complete to Patrick Laird for 54 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK) (+5.43 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Brandon Harris pass intercepted Derron Brown return for 3 yds to the NCaro 27 (-4.38 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Michael Carter run for no gain to the NCaro 49 Michael Carter fumbled, forced by Devante Downs, recovered by Cal Tony Mekari CALIFORNIA Penalty, personal foul (Jr. Marlo Franklin) to the NCaro 49 (-4.2 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Michael Carter run for 47 yds to the UNC 10 for a 1ST down CALIFORNIA Penalty, face mask (5 yards) (Devante Downs) to the Cal 5 for a 1ST down (+4.11 EPA)
Q4 · California Golden Bears · Ross Bowers pass complete to Vic Wharton III for 43 yds to the NCaro 4 for a 1ST down (+3.64 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Ross Bowers pass intercepted Donnie Miles return for no gain to the Cal 48 (-3.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

California Golden Bears controlled the final (35–30) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Chazz Surratt (153) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: CAL at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of California Golden Bears vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

California Golden Bears 35, North Carolina Tar Heels 30 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won California Golden Bears vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 35–30.

Where can I find the California Golden Bears vs North Carolina Tar Heels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935256.

Who led California Golden Bears vs North Carolina Tar Heels in passing?

Chazz Surratt (153) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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