North Carolina Tar Heels vs. South Carolina Gamecocks: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

South Carolina Gamecocks defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 38–21 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 21, South Carolina Gamecocks 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	0	12	6	0	21
South Carolina Gamecocks	15	6	6	6	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Dakereon Joyner (2579) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.03 EPA/play +9.25 EPA
• Sam Howell (153) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +4.40 EPA
• Zeb Noland (2579) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +2.89 EPA

Rushing

• Kevin Harris (2579) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.17 EPA
• Dakereon Joyner (2579) — 0.0 yds +0.30 EPA
• Sam Howell (153) — 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA

Receiving

• Josh Downs (153) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.73 EPA
• Jaheim Bell (2579) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +2.49 EPA
• Antoine Green (153) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.34 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dakereon Joyner	2579	9	100.0%	0	1	+1.03	+9.25
Sam Howell	153	23	52.2%	0	1	+0.19	+4.40
Zeb Noland	2579	7	42.9%	0	1	+0.41	+2.89
Drake Maye	153	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.08	-0.08
O'Mega Blake	2579	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.69	-1.69

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UNC	SC
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	1	0	-0.17	Ended
Q1	2579	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2579	8	0	-0.25	Ended
Q1	153	3	0	-1.88	Punt
Q1	2579	3	0	+5.67	Pass TD
Q1	153	3	0	-0.93	Punt
Q1	2579	1	0	+4.72	Pass TD
Q1	2579	2	0	+2.56	Ended
Q1	153	5	0	-1.81	Punt
Q2	2579	1	0	+1.23	Ended
Q2	153	7	0	+1.72	Field goal
Q2	2579	6	0	+5.87	Rush TD
Q2	153	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	153	7	0	+0.99	Ended
Q2	2579	6	0	-3.07	Punt
Q2	153	1	0	+6.48	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · South Carolina Gamecocks · SOUTH CAROLINA Penalty, False Start (Hank Manos) to the NCaro 8 (-8.14 EPA)
2. Q2 · South Carolina Gamecocks · NORTH CAROLINA Penalty, Substitution Infraction (2 Yards) to the NCaro 1 (-6.93 EPA)
3. Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · British Brooks run for 63 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (+6.48 EPA)
4. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Garrett Walston for 37 yds for a TD, (T. Chandler Run For Two-point Conversion) (+5.7 EPA)
5. Q1 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Zeb Noland pass complete to Jaheim Bell for 66 yds for a TD, (Kai Kroeger pass to Nick Muse for Two-Point Conversion) (+5.54 EPA)
6. Q1 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Dakereon Joyner pass complete to Jaheim Bell for 69 yds for a TD, (Parker White KICK) (+4.72 EPA)
7. Q2 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Juju McDowell run for 35 yds for a TD, (Parker White KICK) (+4.15 EPA)
8. Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Josh Downs for 34 yds to the SCaro 36 for a 1ST down (+2.96 EPA)

Key takeaways

• South Carolina Gamecocks controlled the final (38–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Dakereon Joyner (2579) — yds, 1 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 South Carolina Gamecocks?

North Carolina Tar Heels 21, South Carolina Gamecocks 38 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

South Carolina Gamecocks won with a final score of 21–38.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401331229.

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

Dakereon Joyner (2579) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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