Texas A&M Aggies 41–27 North Carolina Tar Heels: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2020

Quick answer

Texas A&M Aggies defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 41–27 in Week 1, 2020. Final score: Texas A&M Aggies 41, North Carolina Tar Heels 27.

Game summary

Texas A&M Aggies rolled past North Carolina Tar Heels 41–27 in Week 1 of the 2020 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Sam Howell (153) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.26 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: British Brooks — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Ainias Smith — 6 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Texas A&M Aggies	6	9	0	21	41
North Carolina Tar Heels	3	9	6	6	27

Scoring Map

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

TA&MTexas A&M Aggies

+3OPP 33

UNCNorth Carolina Tar Heels

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

UNC
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
0-3
Grayson Atkins 29 yd FG GOOD
TA&M
Q1TD
ISIsaiah Spiller
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Isaiah Spiller run for 9 yds for a TD, (Seth Small KICK)
TA&M
Q2TD
ISIsaiah Spiller
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-3
Isaiah Spiller run for 3 yds for a TD, (Seth Small KICK)
UNC
Q2TD
DNDazz Newsome
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Sam Howell pass complete to Dazz Newsome for 28 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK)
TA&M
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
15-9
Seth Small 25 yd FG GOOD
UNC
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
15-12
Grayson Atkins 32 yd FG GOOD
UNC
Q3TD
JDJosh Downs
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Sam Howell pass complete to Josh Downs for 10 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK)
TA&M
Q4TD
DADevon Achane
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
Devon Achane run for 1 yd for a TD, (Seth Small KICK)
TA&M
Q4TD
DADevon Achane
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-18
Devon Achane run for 76 yds for a TD, (Seth Small KICK)
TA&M
Q4TD
KMKellen Mond
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-18
Kellen Mond run for 4 yds for a TD, (Seth Small KICK)
UNC
Q4TD
JDJosh Downs
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-24
Sam Howell pass complete to Josh Downs for 75 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK)
TA&M
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
36-24
Seth Small 23 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Sam Howell (153) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +8.77 EPA
Kellen Mond (245) — 0.0 yds · +0.16 EPA/play +4.16 EPA

Rushing

British Brooks (153) — 0.0 yds -0.24 EPA
Devon Achane (245) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.71 EPA
Isaiah Spiller (245) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.41 EPA

Receiving

Ainias Smith (245) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.75 EPA
Dazz Newsome (153) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA
Garrett Walston (153) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.26 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sam Howell	153	34	52.9%	0	3	+0.26	+8.77
Kellen Mond	245	26	61.5%	0	0	+0.16	+4.16

Team EPA comparison

Stat	TA&M	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	153	3	-2.47	Ended
Q1	245	3	-2.30	Punt
Q1	153	0	—	Field goal
Q1	153	10	+1.12	Ended
Q1	245	1	+2.71	Rush TD
Q1	245	6	-0.59	Ended
Q1	153	3	+4.48	Interception
Q1	245	3	-2.28	Punt
Q2	153	1	-0.34	Ended
Q2	245	8	+6.54	Rush TD
Q2	153	8	+5.42	Pass TD
Q2	245	6	+0.12	Field goal
Q2	153	7	+2.17	Field goal
Q3	245	9	+3.51	Ended
Q3	153	3	-1.57	Punt
Q3	245	3	-2.07	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass intercepted Andre White Jr. return for 10 yds to the NCaro 21 TEXAS A&M Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (15 Yards) to the NCaro 28 (+6.67 EPA)
Q4 · Texas A&M Aggies · Devon Achane run for 76 yds for a TD, (Seth Small KICK) (+5.94 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Josh Downs for 75 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (+4.86 EPA)
Q4 · Texas A&M Aggies · Kellen Mond pass complete to Ainias Smith for 54 yds to the NCaro 6 for a 1ST down (+4.02 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell run for 15 yds to the TexAM 29 for a 1ST down (+3.9 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Dazz Newsome for 28 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (+2.95 EPA)
Q1 · Texas A&M Aggies · Isaiah Spiller run for 9 yds for a TD, (Seth Small KICK) (+2.71 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Josh Downs for 10 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (+2.7 EPA)

Key takeaways

Texas A&M Aggies controlled the final (41–27) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Sam Howell (153) — yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: TA&M at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Texas A&M Aggies vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

Texas A&M Aggies 41, North Carolina Tar Heels 27 in Week 1 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Texas A&M Aggies vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

Texas A&M Aggies won with a final score of 41–27.

Where can I find the Texas A&M Aggies vs North Carolina Tar Heels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401256112.

Who led Texas A&M Aggies vs North Carolina Tar Heels in passing?

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

Full analytics box score

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