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Pittsburgh Panthers vs. North Carolina Tar Heels: 2018 Week 4 Recap

Heels defeat Panthers 38–35 in Week 4

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Pittsburgh Panthers vs. North Carolina Tar Heels (Week 4).

Pittsburgh Panthers 35 2-3
Final 35–38
North Carolina Tar Heels 38 1-2 Winner
Winner
North Carolina Tar Heels
Final score
35–38
Halftime
Pittsburgh Panthers 24–18 North Carolina Tar Heels
Top passer
Nathan Elliott

Top CFB performers · Panthers

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Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 38–35 in Week 4, 2018. Final score: Pittsburgh Panthers 35, North Carolina Tar Heels 38.

Game summary

North Carolina Tar Heels edged Pittsburgh Panthers 38–35 in Week 4 of the 2018 season.

  • Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
  • Passing leader: Nathan Elliott (153) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.35 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Antonio Williams — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Maurice Ffrench — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Pittsburgh Panthers6180635
North Carolina Tar Heels61215038

Scoring Map

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

PITTPittsburgh Panthers
UNCNorth Carolina Tar Heels

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITT
    Q1TD
    KPKenny Pickett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Kenny Pickett run for 7 yds for a TD, (Alex Kessman KICK)

  2. UNC
    Q1TD
    AWAntonio Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Antonio Williams run for 37 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK)

  3. PITT
    Q2TD
    GAGeorge Aston

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Kenny Pickett pass complete to George Aston for 1 yd for a TD, (Alex Kessman KICK)

  4. PITT
    Q2TD
    DHDarrin Hall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-6

    Darrin Hall run for 65 yds for a TD, (Alex Kessman KICK)

  5. UNC
    Q2TD
    MCMichael Carter

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-12

    Nathan Elliott pass complete to Michael Carter for 31 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK)

  6. PITT
    Q2TD
    QOQadree Ollison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-12

    Qadree Ollison run for 2 yds for a TD, (Alex Kessman KICK)

  7. UNC
    Q2TD
    AWAntonio Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-18

    Antonio Williams run for 1 yd for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK)

  8. UNC
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    24-21

    Freeman Jones 37 yd FG GOOD

  9. UNC
    Q3TD
    DBDyami Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-27

    Nathan Elliott pass complete to Dyami Brown for 19 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK)

  10. UNC
    Q3TD
    JBJordon Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-33

    Jordon Brown run for 1 yd for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK)

  11. PITT
    Q4TD
    MFMaurice Ffrench

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-33

    Kenny Pickett pass complete to Maurice Ffrench for 16 yds for a TD, (Alex Kessman KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Nathan Elliott (153) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +10.59 EPA
  • Kenny Pickett (221) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.00 EPA/play -0.12 EPA

Rushing

  • Antonio Williams (153) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.39 EPA
  • Qadree Ollison (221) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.30 EPA
  • Kenny Pickett (221) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.95 EPA

Receiving

  • Maurice Ffrench (221) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.02 EPA
  • Dazz Newsome (153) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.21 EPA
  • Anthony Ratliff-Williams (153) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.10 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Nathan Elliott1533070.0%02+0.35+10.59
Kenny Pickett2213357.6%02-0.00-0.12

Team EPA comparison

StatPITTUNC
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q122110+1.37Rush TD
Q115360+9.65Rush TD
Q1221100+5.46Ended
Q115360-0.57Ended
Q122190-0.49Punt
Q215320-0.24Punt
Q222110+1.18Pass TD
Q215310-0.14Ended
Q222150+3.58Ended
Q222110+5.70Rush TD
Q215330-2.71Ended
Q222150+0.74Ended
Q215310+2.94Pass TD
Q222110+0.90Rush TD
Q215350+1.28Ended
Q222170+4.95Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Darrin Hall run for 65 yds for a TD, (Alex Kessman KICK) (+5.7 EPA)
  2. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Antonio Williams run for 37 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK) (+4.84 EPA)
  3. Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Nathan Elliott pass complete to Anthony Ratliff-Williams for 9 yds Anthony Ratliff-Williams fumbled, forced by Dane Jackson, recovered by Pitt Cam Bright (-3.96 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Freeman Jones kickoff for 65 yds , Maurice Ffrench return for 28 yds to the Pitt 43 Maurice Ffrench fumbled, forced by Tre Shaw, recovered by NCaro Freeman Jones , return for no gain to the Pitt 35 NORTH CAROLINA Penalty, unsportsmanlike conduct (Freeman Jones) to the Pitt 43 (-3.85 EPA)
  5. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Nathan Elliott pass complete to Anthony Ratliff-Williams for 37 yds to the Pitt 15 for a 1ST down (+3.6 EPA)
  6. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Nathan Elliott pass complete to Anthony Ratliff-Williams for 21 yds to the Pitt 23 for a 1ST down (+3.59 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kenny Pickett pass complete to Taysir Mack for 42 yds to the NCaro 2 for a 1ST down NORTH CAROLINA Penalty, Defensive pass interference ( Yards) declined for a 1ST down (+3.36 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kenny Pickett sacked by Tomon Fox for a loss of 14 yards to the Pitt 41 (-3.32 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (38–35) in Week 4.
  • Passing edge: Nathan Elliott (153) — yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: PITT 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 Pittsburgh Panthers vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

Pittsburgh Panthers 35, North Carolina Tar Heels 38 in Week 4 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Pittsburgh Panthers vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 35–38.

Where can I find the Pittsburgh Panthers vs North Carolina Tar Heels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401013125.

Who led Pittsburgh Panthers vs North Carolina Tar Heels in passing?

Nathan Elliott (153) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Panthers

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L

North Carolina Tar Heels

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W