North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Temple Owls: 2019 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Temple Owls 55–13 in Week 1, 2019. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 55, Temple Owls 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	6	12	12	12	55
Temple Owls	0	6	12	0	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sam Howell (153) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +12.03 EPA
• Rontavius Groves (153) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.13 EPA/play +1.13 EPA
• Todd Centeio (218) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +1.04 EPA

Rushing

• Michael Carter (153) — 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA
• Re'Mahn Davis (218) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.13 EPA
• Javonte Williams (153) — 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA

Receiving

• Jadan Blue (218) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.25 EPA
• Dazz Newsome (153) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA
• Dyami Brown (153) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.68 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sam Howell	153	31	77.4%	0	3	+0.39	+12.03
Rontavius Groves	153	1	100.0%	0	1	+1.13	+1.13
Todd Centeio	218	12	50.0%	0	1	+0.09	+1.04
Anthony Russo	218	22	54.5%	0	0	-0.29	-6.45

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UNC	TEM
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	153	4	0	+1.39	Ended
Q1	218	12	0	-0.64	Missed FG
Q1	153	1	0	+2.90	Pass TD
Q1	153	1	0	+0.75	Ended
Q1	218	3	0	-2.90	Punt
Q1	153	8	0	+0.38	Missed FG
Q1	218	7	0	-1.22	Punt
Q2	153	3	0	+0.92	Field goal
Q2	218	12	0	+0.18	Missed FG
Q2	153	1	0	+3.45	Pass TD
Q2	153	7	0	+2.01	Ended
Q2	218	1	0	+1.95	Rush TD
Q2	218	4	0	+3.81	Ended
Q2	153	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	153	17	0	+2.39	Ended
Q3	218	1	0	+8.90	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Temple Owls · Todd Centeio pass complete to Re'Mahn Davis for 45 yds for a TD, (Jacob LaFree KICK) (+8.9 EPA)
2. Q3 · Temple Owls · Anthony Russo pass intercepted for a TD Storm Duck return for 20 yds for a TD, (Noah Ruggles KICK) (-4.83 EPA)
3. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Dazz Newsome for 1 yd Dazz Newsome fumbled, recovered by Temp (-4.73 EPA)
4. Q2 · Temple Owls · Anthony Russo pass complete to Jadan Blue for 60 yds to the NCaro 12 for a 1ST down (+4.43 EPA)
5. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell run for 24 yds to the Temp 48 for a 1ST down (+3.91 EPA)
6. Q4 · Temple Owls · Todd Centeio pass intercepted Tomon Fox return for no gain to the NCaro 48 (-3.59 EPA)
7. Q1 · Temple Owls · Will Mobley 42 yd FG MISSED (-3.53 EPA)
8. Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Dazz Newsome for 16 yds for a TD, (Noah Ruggles KICK) (+3.45 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (55–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Sam Howell (153) — yds, 3 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 Temple Owls?

North Carolina Tar Heels 55, Temple Owls 13 in Week 1 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs Temple Owls?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 55–13.

Where can I find the North Carolina Tar Heels vs Temple Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401135272.

Who led North Carolina Tar Heels vs Temple Owls in passing?

Sam Howell (153) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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