South Carolina Gamecocks vs. North Carolina Tar Heels: 2019 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated South Carolina Gamecocks 24–20 in Week 1, 2019. Final score: South Carolina Gamecocks 20, North Carolina Tar Heels 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Carolina Gamecocks	9	3	6	0	20
North Carolina Tar Heels	3	3	0	12	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sam Howell (153) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.40 EPA/play +9.98 EPA
• Jake Bentley (2579) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.21 EPA/play -6.22 EPA

Rushing

• Javonte Williams (153) — 0.0 yds +0.23 EPA
• Michael Carter (153) — 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA
• Tavien Feaster (2579) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA

Receiving

• Shi Smith (2579) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.13 EPA
• Dazz Newsome (153) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.16 EPA
• Dyami Brown (153) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sam Howell	153	25	60.0%	0	2	+0.40	+9.98
Jake Bentley	2579	29	55.2%	0	1	-0.21	-6.22

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SC	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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	2579	1	0	-0.29	Ended
Q1	2579	1	0	+0.23	Ended
Q1	153	2	0	-1.56	Ended
Q1	2579	1	0	+3.19	Rush TD
Q1	153	1	0	-0.61	Ended
Q1	2579	6	0	+0.32	Ended
Q1	153	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	153	10	0	+3.65	Ended
Q1	2579	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2579	8	0	+1.31	Ended
Q2	2579	1	0	-0.05	Ended
Q2	153	2	0	-0.66	Punt
Q2	153	1	0	+0.18	Ended
Q2	2579	2	0	-1.11	Ended
Q2	153	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2579	1	0	+0.05	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell sacked by Jaycee Horn for a loss of 12 yards to the NCaro 42 Sam Howell fumbled, forced by Jaycee Horn, recovered by SCaro Javon Kinlaw , return for 0 yards (-6.14 EPA)
2. Q4 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Jake Bentley pass intercepted Myles Wolfolk return for 42 yds to the SCaro 46 (-4.41 EPA)
3. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Dyami Brown 22 Yd pass from Sam Howell (Sam Howell Run for Two-Point Conversion) (+3.54 EPA)
4. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Antoine Green for 25 yds to the SCaro 46 for a 1ST down (+3.38 EPA)
5. Q3 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Kyle Markway 22 Yd pass from Jake Bentley (Parker White Kick) (+3.27 EPA)
6. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Dazz Newsome for 31 yds to the NCaro 42 for a 1ST down (+3.21 EPA)
7. Q1 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Tavien Feaster 34 Yd Run (Parker White Kick) (+3.19 EPA)
8. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Rontavius Groves for 25 yds to the SCaro 22 for a 1ST down (+3.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (24–20) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Sam Howell (153) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: SC 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 South Carolina Gamecocks vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

South Carolina Gamecocks 20, North Carolina Tar Heels 24 in Week 1 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won South Carolina Gamecocks vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 20–24.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401110729.

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

Sam Howell (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 South Carolina Gamecocks at North Carolina Tar Heels in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.