North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Pittsburgh Panthers: 2021 Week 11 Recap

Quick answer

Pittsburgh Panthers defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 30–23 in Week 11, 2021. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 23, Pittsburgh Panthers 30.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	0	6	6	9	0	23
Pittsburgh Panthers	15	6	0	0	6	30

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sam Howell (153) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +5.91 EPA
• Kenny Pickett (221) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.00 EPA/play +0.01 EPA
• TEAM (221) — 0.0 yds · -0.26 EPA/play -0.26 EPA

Rushing

• Ty Chandler (153) — 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA
• Israel Abanikanda (221) — 0.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Sam Howell (153) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.16 EPA

Receiving

• Jordan Addison (221) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.05 EPA
• Josh Downs (153) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.33 EPA
• Israel Abanikanda (221) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.40 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sam Howell	153	35	62.9%	0	2	+0.17	+5.91
Kenny Pickett	221	43	58.1%	0	3	0.00	+0.01
TEAM	221	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.26	-0.26
Jared Wayne	221	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.60	-0.60

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UNC	PITT
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	+1.01	Ended
Q1	221	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	221	5	0	+0.85	Ended
Q1	221	1	0	-0.43	Ended
Q1	153	2	0	-2.85	Ended
Q1	221	1	0	+0.87	Pass TD
Q1	153	1	0	+0.30	Ended
Q1	221	3	0	+2.46	Ended
Q1	153	3	0	-2.32	Punt
Q1	221	1	0	+0.58	Rush TD
Q1	221	3	0	+1.33	Ended
Q1	153	3	0	-3.12	Punt
Q1	221	11	0	-1.82	Ended
Q2	153	1	0	-2.03	Ended
Q2	221	8	0	+1.45	Ended
Q2	153	3	0	-0.68	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Antoine Green 76 Yd pass from Sam Howell (Grayson Atkins Kick) (+7.44 EPA)
2. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell run for no gain to the Pitt 23 (-5.39 EPA)
3. Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kenny Pickett pass intercepted Jeremiah Gemmel return for no gain to the Pitt 35 (-4.64 EPA)
4. OT · Pittsburgh Panthers · Lucas Krull 11 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Sam Scarton Kick) (+4.46 EPA)
5. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Josh Downs for 46 yds to the Pitt 1 for a 1ST down (+4.23 EPA)
6. Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kenny Pickett pass incomplete to Jordan Addison (-3.81 EPA)
7. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Antoine Green 23 Yd pass from Sam Howell (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) (+3.23 EPA)
8. Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Jared Wayne 32 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (Sam Scarton PAT failed) (+3.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Pittsburgh Panthers controlled the final (30–23) in Week 11.
• Passing edge: Sam Howell (153) — yds, 2 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 Pittsburgh Panthers?

North Carolina Tar Heels 23, Pittsburgh Panthers 30 in Week 11 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Pittsburgh Panthers won with a final score of 23–30.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282683.

Who led North Carolina Tar Heels vs Pittsburgh Panthers 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 North Carolina Tar Heels at Pittsburgh Panthers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.