North Carolina Tar Heels 17–24 California Golden Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2018

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 24–17 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 17, California Golden Bears 24.

Game summary

California Golden Bears beat North Carolina Tar Heels 24–17 in Week 1 of the 2018 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Brandon McIlwain (25) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.04 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Patrick Laird — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Patrick Laird — 4 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	0	6	3	12	17
California Golden Bears	6	3	6	0	24

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

OPP EZ

+3OPP 33

OPP EZ

+3OPP 33

CALCalifornia Golden Bears

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CAL
Q1TD
PLPatrick Laird
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Patrick Laird run for 3 yds for a TD, (Greg Thomas KICK)
CAL
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
0-9
Greg Thomas 35 yd FG GOOD
UNC
Q2TD
NENathan Elliott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Nathan Elliott pass intercepted for a TD Cameron Goode return for 38 yds for a TD, (Greg Thomas KICK)
CAL
Q3TD
PLPatrick Laird
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Chase Garbers pass complete to Patrick Laird for 4 yds for a TD, (Greg Thomas KICK)
UNC
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
9-15
Freeman Jones 43 yd FG GOOD
UNC
Q4TD
ARAnthony Ratliff-Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Nathan Elliott pass complete to Anthony Ratliff-Williams for 14 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK)
UNC
Q4TD
AWAntonio Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-15
Antonio Williams run for 3 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Brandon McIlwain (25) — 0.0 yds · +0.04 EPA/play +0.08 EPA
Chase Garbers (25) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.40 EPA/play -5.14 EPA
Ross Bowers (25) — 0.0 yds · -0.40 EPA/play -6.45 EPA

Rushing

Patrick Laird (25) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.19 EPA
Antonio Williams (153) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.29 EPA
Nathan Elliott (153) — 0.0 yds +0.82 EPA

Receiving

Patrick Laird (25) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.37 EPA
Anthony Ratliff-Williams (153) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.30 EPA
Kanawai Noa (25) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.37 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brandon McIlwain	25	2	50.0%	0	+0.04	+0.08
Chase Garbers	25	13	53.8%	1	-0.40	-5.14
Ross Bowers	25	16	50.0%	0	-0.40	-6.45
Nathan Elliott	153	30	50.0%	1	-0.74	-22.27

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UNC	CAL
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	4	-2.47	Ended
Q1	153	2	-1.13	Punt
Q1	25	1	+1.00	Rush TD
Q1	25	3	-0.78	Ended
Q1	153	3	-5.26	Interception
Q1	25	3	-3.29	Punt
Q1	153	2	-1.68	Punt
Q1	25	6	-2.22	Punt
Q1	153	3	-2.43	Punt
Q1	25	3	-2.27	Punt
Q1	153	4	-3.01	Punt
Q2	25	2	-1.04	Punt
Q2	153	3	-0.71	Punt
Q2	25	11	-0.37	Field goal
Q2	153	3	-2.41	Interception
Q2	25	9	+0.41	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Nathan Elliott pass intercepted for a TD Cameron Goode return for 38 yds for a TD, (Greg Thomas KICK) (-6.18 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Nathan Elliott pass intercepted Jaylinn Hawkins return for no gain to the NCaro 39 (-4.47 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Nathan Elliott run for 8 yds to the Cal 12 for a 1ST down (+3.92 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Nathan Elliott pass intercepted Jaylinn Hawkins return for 10 yds to the NCaro 23 (-3.56 EPA)
Q1 · California Golden Bears · Ross Bowers pass complete to Jordan Duncan for 19 yds to the Cal 43 for a 1ST down (+3.54 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Nathan Elliott pass complete to Anthony Ratliff-Williams for 44 yds to the Cal 26 for a 1ST down (+3.5 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Nathan Elliott pass intercepted Ashtyn Davis return for no gain to the Cal 28 (-3.41 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Chase Garbers sacked by Malik Carney for a loss of 1 yard to the NCaro 35 (-3.13 EPA)

Key takeaways

California Golden Bears controlled the final (24–17) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Brandon McIlwain (25) — yds.
EPA edge: UNC at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

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

North Carolina Tar Heels 17, California Golden Bears 24 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs California Golden Bears?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 17–24.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012684.

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

Brandon McIlwain (25) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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